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Newbuilding projects for which the carriage of more than 12 industrial personnel is relevant should plan for compliance with the new IP Code.
All ships to which the IP Code applies shall have on board an Industrial Personnel Safety Certificate.
Application
The IP Code applies to all cargo ships and to high-speed cargo craft
- of 500 gross tonnage and upwards, and which
- will carry more than a total of 12 industrial personnel, special personnel and passengers, and that
- will be operating on international voyages,
constructed on or after 1 July 2024. The date of construction refers to the keel-laying date of the vessel or similar stage of construction.
High-speed cargo craft shall not carry more than 60 persons on board.