SUB-COMMITTEE ON SHIP DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT

PROVISIONAL AGENDA∗
The fifty-fourth session of the Sub-Committee to be held at IMO Headquarters,
4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, from Monday, 25 to Friday, 29 October 2010(Session commences at 9.30 a.m. on Monday, 25 October 2010).

Opening of the session
1 Adoption of the agenda
2 Decisions of other IMO bodies
3 Consideration of IACS unified interpretations
4 Guidance to ensure a consistent policy for watertight doors to remain open during
navigation
5 Interpretation on application of SOLAS, MARPOL and Load Line requirements for
major conversions of oil tankers
6 Application of amendments to SOLAS chapter III and the LSA Code
7 Performance standards for recovery systems for all types of ships
8 Safety provisions applicable to tenders operating from passenger ships
9 Guidelines for a visible element to general alarm systems on passenger ships
10 Development of a new framework of requirements for life-saving appliances
11 Amendments to resolution A.744(18)
12 Thermal performance of immersion suits
13 Development of a mandatory Code for ships operating in polar waters
14 Protection against noise on board ships
15 Amendments to the Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances
16 Test standards for type approval of add-on equipment
17 Measures to promote integrated bilge water treatment systems
18 Guidelines for a shipboard oil waste pollution prevention plan
19 Manually operated alternatives in the event of pollution prevention equipment
malfunctions
20 Work programme and provisional agenda for DE 55
21 Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2011
22 Any other business
23Report to the Maritime Safety Committee