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MSIS 43 is applicable to the following ship types

• Cargo ships

• Cargo ships with timber deck cargoes

• Passenger ships

• Fishing vessels

• Special purpose ships

• Offshore supply vessels

• MODUs

• Pontoons

• Cargo ships carrying containers on deck

• Container ships

having length ? 24 m and keels laid on or after 5th December 2008.