Section 2 Objectives
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Clasifications Register Guidance Information - Ship Vibration and Noise Guidance Notes - Chapter 8 Noise - Section 2 Objectives

Section 2 Objectives

2.1 The maximum noise levels in the Guidance Notes are given to:

  • protect seafarers from noise levels which may give rise to noise-induced hearing loss
  • provide an acceptable degree of comfort in rest, recreation and other spaces
  • provide conditions for recuperation from the effects of exposure to high noise levels
  • provide safer work places by facilitating speech communication and hearing of alarms in control stations, navigation and radio spaces, and manned machinery spaces.
Parent topic: Chapter 8 Noise
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