USCG: IMO Subcommittee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC)

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Summary

Under the direct instruction of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) and as may be requested by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) , formerly DE, FP, and SLF, considers matters related to the following subjects:

• design, construction, subdivision and stability, buoyancy, sea-keeping and arrangements, including evacuation matters, of all types of ships, vessels, craft and mobile units covered by IMO instruments;
• testing and approval of construction and materials;
• load line matters;
• tonnage measurement matters;
• safety of fishing vessels and fishermen; and
• survey and certification.

Previous Sessions

At the end of each SDC meeting, a final report is prepared for submission to the Maritime Safety and Environment Protection Committees. The final report provides a record of the issues discussed and actions taken by the Sub-Committee. The final reports of the most recent DE, FP, and SLF meetings are provided for your reference.

• SDC 4 Final Report 
• SDC 3 Final Report
• SDC 2 Final Report
• SDC 1 Final Report