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Highlights of the 11th session of the Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) was held in London from 24 February to 1 March 2025.  SSE 11 agreed on draft amendments to the design and prototype test requirements for the arrangements used in simulating the launching of free-fall lifeboats. Measures for the detection and control of fires in the cargo areas of container ships were progressed, and an action plan for the consideration of fire risks for ships carrying elec­trical vehicles and other new-energy vehicles were agreed. Ventilation requirements for par­tially enclosed lifeboats were drafted.