Možnost za nadaljnje obratovanje RO-RO potniških ladij v primeru škode, nastale po trčenju, kakor je opredeljena na podlagi standarda o stabilnosti v poškodovanem stanju, je ključni dejavnik za varnost potnikov in posadke ter je posebno pomembna za postopke iskanja in reševanja;
The survivability of ro-ro passenger ships following collision damage, as determined by their damage stability standard, is an essential factor for the safety of passengers and crew and is particularly relevant for search and rescue operations;