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    • Abbreviations

    • Introduction to FMEA

    • DP FMEA Methodology

    • DP FMEA Proving Trials

    • References

    • Appendix 1 – Specifying an FMEA

    • Appendix 2 – The Requirements for Compliance with IMO DP Class

    • Appendix 3 – Comparison of Guidance – IMO MSC/Circ. 645 and IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1580

    • Appendix 4 – FMEA Checklist

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:May 2024 Reason:Reviewed and upgraded to Code of Practice as part of IMCA Governance strategy; content updated to reflect current industry thinking, plus addition of Appendix 4 – FMEA Checklist, and class approval for Section 2.8 Revision:Rev. 3
    Date:October 2019 Reason:General update and to review that the guidance meets current industry practice following the recent publication of IMO MSC.1/Circ.1580 Revision:Rev. 2
    Date:April 2016 Reason:Full rewrite Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:April 2002 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev.