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Introduction

The new Safe Return to Port (SRtP) regulations for passenger ships affect the arrangement of various ship systems and call for changes in the work process and the scope for all parties involved in a new-building project. The most important topics in this connection are related to the need for different early phase activities involving the owner and yard, and the need for a more multi-disciplinary / system based approach throughout the new-building project.

This document describes the intentions and gives guidance on the most important issues in order to promote a successful application of the SRtP regulations.

The document is kept on a high level, the main purpose is to increase the awareness and give guidance on the work process and key activities that is considered necessary to meet the intentions of the regulations.

For regulations, technical guidance and interpretations, refer to documents listed in [5].