WG 1 reviewed the TPA working draft clause by clause, taking into account Japan's comments submitted with their negative ballot. The group decided for the next development stage to revise the draft to specify that it is for a TPA with sleeves, and as such is a higher standard than currently specified in IMO instruments, which allow "bag"-type TPA's without sleeves. Whether compliance with this higher standard would be required in the future is an implementation issue which would need to be decided by IMO and individual countries.

　

In keeping with TC 8 policy, the draft was revised to specifically identify those aspects which exceed the basic SOLAS and LSA Code requirements. The group identified a need to update some normative references, which currently include U.S.-specific standards, and members agreed to research possible alternatives. Included in this effort is identification of standards for stitch types, but the group agreed that the requirements for lock stitching could be left generic if no suitable standard can be found. The group identified a need to determine whether the tear strength criteria in the standard are compatible with relevant ISO standards for tear testing. The group discussed whether "highly visible color" and retroreflective material are necessary in view of the intended use within survival craft, and agreed to solicit comments on the issue at the next stage. The group reviewed the draft against the IMO test recommendation and made several revisions to ensure consistency with IMO requirements.

　

The group reviewed the working draft of a survival equipment standard prepared by the U.S., and agreed on a general framework for further progress. The group decided it would be useful to include a user-friendly index in a table format to summarize and cross-reference the various items of equipment against the relevant IMO requirements. The group did not decide whether inspection issues or requirements for pre-SOLAS 74/83 equipment should be included in the standard, but decided in the short term to include inspection guidance in an informative Annex for further consideration as the project progresses. The group identified a number of items requiring further research and sharing of information by members and industry. The Secretary offered to prepare the appropriate new work item proposal form, and to assemble and circulate it with the working draft.

　

The WG reviewed and resolved the comments received thus far on ISO/DIS 15736 and revised the document as appropriate, while recognizing that additional revisions may be necessary as additional comments are received prior to the closing date of balloting on 6 May 2002.

　

The WG agreed that the list of discrepancies and problems in IMO instruments tabulated in IMO document DE 43/WP.6 needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency, and agreed that an information paper would be submitted by ISO to DE 46 informing them of our work, and offering assistance as needed in addressing those items. The Secretary offered to contact some interested members of the IMO DE Sub-Committee to attempt to coordinate submission of the necessary proposal to the IMO Maritime Safety Committee to add the matter to the DE work programme.

　

The WG decided to defer a final decision on the need for an intersessional meeting to progress in its work, but tentatively decided that, if such a meeting were warranted, it should be held in Copenhagen in early November, coordinated if possible with the WG 3 intersessional meeting tentatively scheduled for the same time frame in Stockholm.

　

　

The group completed review of parts 1, 2, and 4 of ISO/WD 23269 on breathing apparatus for ships, and agreed that these three parts of the document were sufficiently developed to be circulated as Committee Drafts, with part 3 to follow later.

　

The group considered the need to make several small additions to ISO 17631 to address issues specific to ships under the IMO High Speed Craft Code. The convener agreed to develop and circulate a suitable specific proposal for consideration at the next meeting.

　

The group discussed the matter of shipboard signage in general, and recognized that signs are an important part of the safety management system for the reduction of risk. In order to reach a common point of view on field of application, the needs to be considered for future development, and basic requirements to be taken into consideration for this new standard, the following points have been agreed:

　

A task group has been formed (with Mr. Giovanni Delise (Italy) as project leader) which shall consider the proposal made by Italy and relevant comments received in the light of the above. Results shall be provided to working group 3 by mid-September for further discussion at the next WG 3 meeting.

　

Having heard the exhaustive presentation given by Mr. Don Murray and considering the lack of specific international standards relevant to the arrangement of aerosol systems in marine applications, the working group decided to constitute a task group under project leader Mr. Murray having the following terms of reference:

　

Results shall be circulated to the group for further discussion at the next WG 3 meeting.

　

The group further decided that in order to efficiently progress in its work, an intersessional meeting would be desirable, and tentatively decided to meet again in Stockholm the first week of November 2002.

　

After discussion of the working group reports, the Sub-committee agreed the following resolutions:

　

　

The Sub-committee approves the following draft standards for registration by the ISO Central Secretariat as Committee Drafts, and balloting for DIS:

　

　

The Chairman reminded the Sub-committee that as an international body, it is desirable that members share the opportunities to host meetings, and accordingly solicited suggestions as to the time and location of our next meeting. The United States offered to host the next meeting in April-May 2003 in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Safety Association. After brief discussion, the Sub-committee agreed to accept the U.S.' kind offer, and accordingly adopted the following resolution:

　

　

The Subcommittee tentatively agreed to meet in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. in April 2003 at the kind invitation of the U.S. WG 3 agreed to meet intersessionally in Stockholm in November 2002. WG 1 agreed that, if an intersessional meeting is deemed necessary, it will tentatively be held in Copenhagen to coordinate with the WG 3 meeting in Stockholm.

　

　

1 N 153 - Draft Report and resolutions

　

Resolutions 36-39 and the final meeting report were approved during the meeting, with instructions for the Secretariat to make any appropriate editorial changes.

　

　

The Chairman then thanked the delegates for their participation, and the Japan Marine Standards Association and the National Maritime Research Institute for their kind hospitality and efficient support, and closed the meeting.