Taking bridge arrangements into account in inspections

Implemented

Marine M

Accident

7.9.2021

2021-S31

Recommendation

The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency draw up application instructions for vessel inspectors and authorised classification societies for confirming compliance with requirements set by regulations on bridge arrangements — such as SOLAS Chapter V, regulation 15 — in the inspections of SOLAS and non-SOLAS vessels, and for rectifying shortcomings in these areas.