The Moldovan Maritime Agency will be able to prohibit a vessel from setting sail if it identifies problems that threaten the safety of people or the vessel itself.
The new rules are set out in the Decree on the inspection of the safe operation of ‘ro-ro’ passenger vessels and high-speed passenger vessels, approved by the Government.
Consequently, before commencing passenger services, every vessel will undergo a preliminary inspection. Thereafter, two periodic inspections will be carried out every 12 months: one technical inspection and one during regular sailings, 4–8 months after the first inspection. Inspectors will check the technical condition of the vessel, the functioning of lifesaving equipment and the crew’s ability to respond to emergencies.
The decree transposes European rules on the safe operation of passenger vessels into national law and forms part of the Republic of Moldova’s commitments as part of its accession process to the European Union.
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