1 Scope and field of application
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC/Circular.729 – Design Guidelines and Operational Recommendations for Ventilation Systems in Ro-Ro Cargo Spaces – (Adopted on 4 July 1996) - Part 1 - Design Guidelines and Operational Recommendations for Ventilation Systems in Ro-Ro Cargo Spaces - Appendix 1 - Ventilation of ro-ro cargo spaces - Requirements and basic calculations - 1 Scope and field of application

1 Scope and field of application

 This appendix specifies conditions and basic calculations for ventilation in ro-ro cargo spaces in ships where vehicles with internal combustion engines operate. The purpose of the ventilation is to dilute and remove exhaust gases generated by the vehicles in order to protect crews, shore personnel and passengers from being exposed to harmful levels of pollutants.

Regulations which relate to ventilation in ro-ro cargo spaces should also be considered. For example requirements for a minimum number of air changes with regard to vehicles and other cargo, such as dangerous goods, and stipulations for maximum permitted noise levels should be met.

Parent topic: Appendix 1 - Ventilation of ro-ro cargo spaces - Requirements and basic calculations
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