In 2024, SOLAS regulationII-2/20 addressing fire protection of vehicle, special category and ro-rospaces has been substantially amended by resolution MSC.550(108) forimplementation from 1 January 2026. While these amendments will apply to ro-ropassenger ships or passenger ships with vehicle spaces, special category spacesand/or ro-ro spaces, which are constructed on or after 1 January 2026, someprovisions will retroactively apply to those constructed before the date.
Accordingly, through the Technical Information as attached, KRintends to outline the amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/20.4.1.6, 20.4.4 and20.6.2.3 and to remind stakeholders of the necessary follow-up actions toensure compliance for existing ro-ro passenger ships.
Kind regards,
Convention & Legislation Service Team
Korean Register