Sub-committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) -10th session

Agenda

• Ventilation of survival craft
• Operational testing of free-fall lifeboat release systems without launching the lifeboat
• Carriage of self-righting or canopied reversible liferafts for new ships (LSA Code*)
• Lifejacket (HSC Codes*)
• Provisions for helicopter facilities (MODU Code*)
• Detection and control of fires in cargo holds and on the cargo deck of containerships (FSS Code*)
• Prohibiting the use of fire-fighting foams containing fluorinated substances on board ships
• Review of safety requirements for lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear
• Thermal performance of immersion suits (LSA Code)
• Ships carrying new energy vehicles

*International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code
*International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft
*The Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
*International Code for Fire Safety Systems

Who can attend

• ITF Maritime Safety Committee experts elected
• ITF affiliated union experts, endorsed for participation in this meeting*

*Consultation required prior to the meeting dates, email seafarers@itf.org.uk