The
Safety Regulations for Cargo Ships not covered by the provisions of the
Conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and for Small
Passenger Ships carrying less than 200 passengers, hereinafter called the
Regulations, are intended to establish regional minimum safety standards for
new and existing ships navigating in the
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries Region.
The
present Regulations have been prepared taking into account the applicable
provisions of the following International Conventions and their Protocols:
1.
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as
modified by its Protocol of 1988;
2.
The International Convention on Load Lines (LL), 1966, as modified by its
Protocol of 1988;
3.
The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping (STCW), 1978, as amended;
4.
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
(MARPOL), 1973/78; and
5.
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG), 1972
The
present Regulations shall be regularly updated in accordance with experience
and developments in the international maritime safety standards.
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