Ship Systems and Equipment 10th session (SSE 10)  Summary report

The 10th session of the Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 10) was held in person in London (4-8 March 2024) with hybrid facilities allowing remote participation.

SSE 10 finalized and agreed to:        

• Draft amendments to the 1994 and 2000 HSC Codes for the carriage of infant lifejackets, for adoption by MSC 110 and expected entry into force on 1 January 2028
• Six Unified Interpretations on lifesaving appliances and fire protection, for approval by MSC 109 in December 2024

SSE 10 made progress on the following:

• Draft amendment to the LSA Code, with respect to the design and prototype test requirements for operational testing of free-fall lifeboat without launching, for finalization at SSE 11
• Review of Hazard Identification studies, to facilitate drafting of Goals, Functional Requirements and Expected Performances for SOLAS Chapter III and LSA Code
• Measures for the detection and control of fires in cargo holds and on the cargo deck of containerships
• Fire protection, detection and extinction arrangements to reduce the fire risk of ships carrying new energy vehicles, including battery electric powered vehicles (BEVs)