SAFETY AT SEA: Harmonised Verification Programme at Passenger Vessels in year 2013

According to the agreement, Port State Control Officers will observe an operation control consisting of a standard emergency situation which will include a simulated machinery space fire, a passenger evacuation and muster drill and an abandon ship drill.

Attention would also be paid to on board decision support system, SAR plans, records of crew training, emergency power supply and operation of watertight doors.