Paragraph 12

After regulation 75 there shall be inserted the following regulation—

“Helicopter decks

75A

(1)

This regulation applies to a ship constructed on or after 1st February 1992 and having a helicopter deck.

(2)

Subject to paragraph (4) below, the helicopter deck shall be of steel or steel equivalent fire–resistant construction.

(3)

If the space below the helicopter deck is of a high fire risk, the insulation standard shall be to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State.

(4)

If the Secretary of State so permits, the helicopter deck may be constructed of aluminium or other low melting metal construction that is not made equivalent to steel, except that—

(a)

if the platform is cantilevered over the side of the ship, then, after the occurrence of a fire on the ship or on the platform, the platform shall undergo a structural analysis to determine its suitability for further use;

(b)

if the platform is located above the ship’s deckhouse or similar structure—

(i)

the deckhouse top and bulkheads under the platform shall have no openings;

(ii)

all windows under the platform shall be provided with steel shutters;

(iii)

after a fire on or in close proximity to the platform, the platform shall undergo a structural analysis to determine its suitability for further use.”.