IMO Assembly at its 23rd session, held in 24 November to 5 December 2003, adopted thirty (30) Assembly resolutions as shown in an attachment. A summary of the resolutions regarding technical matters which are relevant to the work of this society are given hereunder. These resolutions are of recommendatory nature only. However, if a flag State informs us of its intention to implement resolutions under its national legislation, such information will be notified in a separate technical information.

1. A.948(23): Revised Survey Guidelines under the Harmonised System of Survey and Certification
Amendment to resolution A.746(18) on "Survey guidelines under the harmonised system of survey and certification" taking account of the amendments to the IMO instruments, which entered into force or became effective since the adoption of resolution A.746(18).

2. A.951(23): Improved Guidelines for Marine Portable Fire Extinguishers
Amendment to resolution A.602(15) on "Revised guidelines for marine portable fire extinguishers" to specify the test pressure for extinguishers and the inspection guides on extinguishers.

3. A.952(23): Graphical Symbols for Shipboard Fire Control Plans
Amendment to resolution A.654(16) on "Graphical symbols for fire control plans" required by SOLAS regulation II-2/15.2.4 for ships constructed on or after 1 January 2004.

4. A.956(23): Amendments to the Guidelines for the Onboard Operational Use of Shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) (Resolution A.917(22))
Amendment to resolution A.917(22) on "Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne automatic identification systems (AIS)" required by SOLAS regulation V/19.



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