Section 2 Classification requirements for escape and emergency access
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Naval Ships, January 2023 - Volume 3 Additional Class Notations - Part 2 Naval Ship Safety - Chapter 3 Escape and Emergency Access - Section 2 Classification requirements for escape and emergency access

Section 2 Classification requirements for escape and emergency access

Parent topic: Chapter 3 Escape and Emergency Access

2.1 General requirements - SOLAS

2.1.1 The Escape and Emergency Access ESC notation will be assigned to vessels which can demonstrate that the levels of personnel safety in the event of a ‘prepare to evacuate’ scenario are in accordance with Vol 3, Pt 2, Ch 3, 3 Documentation required for design review with these Rules.

2.1.2 Where the ESC notation is to be assigned, an LMC notation must have been assigned, see Vol 3, Pt 2, Ch 1, 1.1 Application 1.1.2.

2.2 General requirements – NSC

2.2.1 The Escape and Emergency Access ESC★★ notation will be assigned to vessels which can demonstrate that the levels of personnel safety in the event of a ‘prepare to evacuate’ scenario are in accordance with Chapter VII of the NSC.

2.2.2 Where the ESC★★ notation is to be assigned, a LSAE and an LMC notation must also have been assigned, see Vol 3, Pt 2, Ch 1, 1.1 Application 1.1.2.

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