The Maritime Safety Committee adopted amendments to SOLAS regulation II-1/29 regarding methods to demonstrate compliance for main and auxiliary steering gear. The amendments allow compliance to be demonstrated using the methods in paragraphs 3.2 and 4.2 of the amended regulation before the official entry-into-force date. Member governments, shipyards, and shipowners are invited to take note and inform relevant parties.

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26 June 2014
EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO SOLAS REGULATION II-1/29
1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-third session (14 to 23 May 2014),
adopted, by resolution MSC.365(93), amendments to SOLAS regulation II-1/29, concerning
the methods to demonstrate compliance with the requirements relating to the main and
auxiliary steering gear.
2 In adopting the aforementioned amendments, the Committee agreed to allow
compliance to be demonstrated in accordance with the methods listed under paragraphs 3.2
and 4.2 of the amended regulation before the entry-into-force date of the related amendments.
3 Member Governments, shipyards and shipowners are invited to take account of this
circular and bring it to the attention of all parties concerned.
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