Holistic Perspective on Damage Stability Standards for RoPax Ships

Abstract

The present paper is intended to outline in brief the work and findings of a Triple-Helix project as initiated by the Swedish Shipowners’ Association and concluded in mid-2015. The aim of the study has been to, in light of the ongoing IMO deliberations on revision of SOLAS Chapter II-1, review and evaluate from a holistic perspective, existing as well as proposed amendments to ro-ro passenger ship safety regulations