Seatrade Insider is reporting that the International Maritime Organization has drawn up new design regulations that ensure a higher level of stability if a ship is damage. The new regulations apply to new vessels built from January 1, 2009 the new regulations effect cargo and passenger vessels.
According to the new regulations, new vessels must have a double bottom that extends over the entire breadth of the hull. If a comparable level of safety in the event of a grounding can be proven designs without a double bottom will still be allowed.
The January 1 construction date applies to the date the keel is laid down. All ships who lay their keel after January 1 must comply with the new rules.
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