(Source: IMO - International Maritime Organization) IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) met at the Organization's London Headquarters for its 92nd session from 12 to 21 June 2013. The MSC adopted amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) relating to passenger drills; discussed recommendations arising from the Costa Concordia incident; and considered matters related to piracy and armed robbery against ships and other items submitted by the IMO sub-committees. Passenger drill amendments adopted The MSC adopted amendments SOLAS regulation III/19 to require musters of newly embarked passengers prior to or immediately upon departure, instead...
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