16 Collision Bulkheads
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16 Collision Bulkheads

  16.1 A new vessel of 20 m or more in length is required to have a collision bulkhead fitted in accordance with regulations III/17.1 and III/17.2.

  16.2 A new vessel of less than 20 m in length shall have a collision bulkhead where it:

  • .1 carries 50 or more passengers; or

  • .2 is of more than 12m in length and is certified to operate on coastal waters; or

  • .3 is certified to operate on exposed waters;

  16.3 A ro ro ferry of 20m or more in length that may operate on its route ahead or astern shall, in addition to the collision bulkhead required by III/16.1 is required to have a collision bulkhead fitted in accordance with regulations III/17.1 and III/17.3.

  16.4 The Administration shall determine the extent to which this regulation is applied to existing vessels.

Parent topic: Part D - Subdivision
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