The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has published its final report on the damage stability of Ro-Pax vessels.
Due to a number of serious vessel casualties that have occurred in recent years, ship safety and especially damage stability is a subject that is currently receiving a high level of attention in national, European and international fora.
Second Study into Damage Stability
Ship safety standards are developed and set, at the international level, by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). They are subsequently implemented and enforced by both national maritime authorities and, under delegated powers, by recognised organisations. European legislation clarifies, and sometimes reinforces, the ship safety standards that have been established by IMO Conventions.
The full report can be downloaded from https://www.emsa.europa.eu/news-a-press-centre/external-news/2-news/1457-damage-stability-of-ro-pax-vessels-final-report.html[the EMSA website].
