3 By resolution MSC.194(80), amendments to SOLAS chapter II-1 were
adopted which are expected to enter into force on 1 January 2009;
and paragraphs 3 to 5 of the existing regulation
II-1/10 have been transformed into paragraphs 6 and 7 of regulation
12 of the aforementioned revised SOLAS chapter II-1. If ships are
to comply with paragraphs 6 and 7 of regulation
12 after the entry-into-force date on 1 January 2009, the following
interpretation to SOLAS regulation
II-1/12.6 should apply to those ships:
“Where a long forward superstructure is fitted, the
collision bulkhead should be extended weathertight to the deck next
above the bulkhead deck. The extension need not be fitted directly
above the bulkhead below provided that all parts of the extension,
including any part of the ramp attached to it are located within the
limits prescribed in paragraph 1 or 2 of, with the exception permitted
by paragraph 7 in, regulation II-1/12 and
that the part of the deck which forms the step is made effectively
weathertight. The extension should be so arranged as to preclude the
possibility of the bow door or ramp, where fitted, causing damage
to it in the case of damage to, or detachment of, a bow door or any
part of the ramp.”