1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-sixth session (11 to 20
May 2016), approved the Unified interpretations relating to the application of SOLAS regulation II-1/3-6, as amended, 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 SOLAS regulation II-1/3-6.
2 Member States are invited to use the annexed unified interpretations
when applying the relevant provisions of SOLAS regulation II-1/3-6, as amended, and to bring them to
the attention of all parties concerned.