2 Introduction
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC.1/Circular.1380 – Guidance for Watertight Doors on Passenger Ships Which May be Opened During Navigation – (10 December 2010) - Annex – Guidance for Watertight Doors on Passenger Ships Which may be Opened During Navigation - 2 Introduction

2 Introduction

 This Guidance is intended to assist Administrations in carefully considering the impact of open watertight doors on passenger ships operations and survivability when determining whether a watertight door may remain open during navigation for the safe and effective operation of the ship's machinery or to permit passengers normally unrestricted access throughout the passenger area. Guidance is also provided on when watertight doors may be opened or should remain closed.

Parent topic: Annex – Guidance for Watertight Doors on Passenger Ships Which may be Opened During Navigation
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