1 Introduction
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1 Introduction

  1.1 The growing popularity of ocean travel for passengers and the desire for exotic destinations have led to increasing numbers of passenger ships operating in remote areas. When developing a plan for voyages to remote areas, special consideration should be given to the environmental nature of the area of operation, the limited resources, and navigational information.

  1.2 Passenger ships operating in remote Arctic ice-covered waters should also refer to MSC/Circ.1056 – MEPC/Circ.399 for recommended construction provisions, equipment recommendations, and operational guidelines.

  1.3 Guidance on voyage planning is given in resolution A.893(21). Passenger ships operating in remote areas should include the following additional factors in their voyage planning.

Parent topic: Annex – Guidelines on Voyage Planning for Passenger Ships Operating in Remote Areas
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