Imo Subcommittee On Fire Protection News

RINA joined forces with leading cruise lines and shipyards as a founding member of the Cruise Ship Safety Forum. The Cruise Ship Safety Forum (CSSF) is a consortium of cruise ship operators, ship yards, classification societies, and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) who have come together to advance cruise ship safety in a co-ordinated and focused manner. RINA is a member of the steering committee. Antonio Pingiori, head of the marine division of RINA says, “We are delighted to give our full support to this initiative which will improve safety for cruise ships. We have committed Claudio Abbate, who is responsible for our activities in North and Central America, to the CSSF and he will be given the resources to play a key role.

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on January 11, 2005 to prepare for the upcoming meeting of the IMO Subcommittee on Fire Protection. Topics on the agenda include large passenger ship safety; performance testing; performance criteria for fire doors; and evacuation analysis. 69 Fed. Reg. 76027 (HK Law).