ABS Regulatory News. New SOLAS Chapter XV: Safety Measures for Carrying Industrial Personnel. Further to Class News 13/2017, the IMO has adopted a new mandatory International Code for Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code)*. It is mandated through a new Chapter XV# in SOLAS, which enters into force on 1 July 2024.

SOLAS defines “industrial personnel” (IP) as persons transported or accommodated on board for the purpose of offshore industrial activities performed onboard other ships and/or offshore facilities (such as wind farms and oil rigs). Format: pdf Language: ENG #IMO #Solas