National Standard for Commercial Vessels

Part C – Design and construction

Section 1 – Arrangement, accommodation and personal safety

Edition 1.2

Commenced 24 July 2018

NSCV C1 provides the design, construction standards for:   

• arrangement,   
• accommodation and,   
• personal safety. 

This includes, but is not limited to: 

• operating stations 
• accommodation spaces for passengers and crew 
• access, escapes and evacuation throughout the vessel 
• arrangements for navigation signals 

This section applies to all domestic commercial vessels except: 

• fast craft 
• leisure craft 
• novel vessels 
• special purpose vessels 

We have recently finished a consultation about changes to this section and are reviewing feedback. Read about the proposed changes to wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation, and personal safety. 

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