1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-sixth session (11 to 20
May 2016), approved the unified interpretations for the application of chapter 2 of
the 2009 MODU Code, and the Revised technical provisions for means of
access for inspections (resolution MSC.158(78)), prepared by the Sub-Committee on Ship Design
and Construction, at its third session (18 to 22 January 2016), as set out in the
annex, with a view to ensuring a uniform approach towards the application of the
provisions of the 2009 MODU Code.
2 Member States are invited to apply the annexed unified interpretations
and to bring them to the attention of all parties concerned.