MEO Class I · Oral · asked at MMD Chennai

What is the Intact Stability Code and which convention is it related to?

Short answer

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    A[2008 IS Code] -->|Adopted by| B[MSC.267(85)]
    B -->|Mandatory under| C[SOLAS 1974]
    B -->|Mandatory under| D[1988 Load Lines Protocol]
    C -->|Entry into force| E[1 July 2010]
    D -->|Entry into force| E
  • Code: International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code)
  • Adoption: MSC.267(85)
  • Mandatory under: SOLAS 1974 and 1988 Load Lines Protocol
  • Entry into force: 1 July 2010
  • Scope: All types of ships covered by IMO instruments
  • Chief Engineer role: Ensures stability information is provided to the master and maintained

Full answer

The full answer explains each point step by step, with the regulations and figures behind it and the discussion from other candidates. It is in the MEO Class I section of the Marine One forum, open to members enrolled for the MEO Class I exam.