Ad Hoc Panel #8

Safety of Passenger Ships

Last revised: May 4, 2006 (Ad Hoc #15 pages created)

Previous revisions:June 2, 2004 (MSC 78 Update)
    March 30, 2004 (new chair & panel reorganized)
    November 7, 2001 (SLF & Large Passenger Ship safety)
    July 30, 2001 (IMO LPS safety)
    September 30, 1999 (Panel Created)

Safety of Passenger Ships with Large Numbers of Passengers

This panel is the eighth in a series of ad hoc panels formed under the T&R Steering Committee banner. It was first formed in 1999, but after a short burst of interest it went dormant, and was removed to the "completed" category. A new chair accepted the challenge to revitalize the ad hoc panel, in an area that is of high important to SNAME and its members.

The forming of this Ad Hoc panel pre-dated the formation by the International Maritime Organization of a Large Passenger Ship initiative - referred to as LPS. To assist this effort, the Society has assembled a team to review the safety aspects of passenger vessels. This panel will explore several safety aspects including damaged stability, lifesaving systems, evacuations, and safety and risk assessments. We invite all members to participate in this panel.

 Activities - Activities of the Panel and summaries of minutes.

 Persons of Ad Hoc Panel #8 - Complete listing of all the panel members, including corresponding members.

 Ad Hoc Panel Charter

WHAT'S NEW

1. Ad Hoc Panel 15 created. Ad Hoc Panel #15 "Loading Criteria for People aboard Passenger Vessels" is closely allied with the broader subject area of the safety of passenger vessels.
   
   
2. Call for MEMBERS - SNAME members who are interested in becoming Panel members and making contributions to the Panel's activities are invited to contact the Chair or Vice-Chair.