What are Fast Rescue Boats?
Fast rescue boats are essentially specialised high-speed crafts, which are smaller and used extensively for response and rescue operations in water.
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Liferafts on Ships – Parts, Location, and Launching Procedure
Life rafts are provided as life-saving appliances on every seagoing merchant or passenger vessel in addition to the lifeboats. Learn about safety features and launching procedure of life raft inside the article.
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What is Mooring of Ships?
Mooring means fastening a vessel to any shore or land-based structure with the help of suitable mechanisms, so the vessel is not subjected to free motion. This land-based structure may include berths, jetties, piers, wharves, quays, etc. Read this article to know about mooring ships.
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Emergency Response Drills On Passenger Ships Explained
Regarding crew drills on cargo & passenger ships, SOLAS, according to its regulation III/19, mentions that every crew member shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month.
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How Ships Fight Corrosion at Sea?
Corrosion is a major issue for ships sailing at sea. In this article, we take a look at what systems and methods are used to prevent ship corrosion.
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What is a Mast Riser?
A mast riser is essentially a device or, rather, a system to relieve the pressure accumulated inside the cargo tanks of oil tankers. Read this article to know everything about mast risers.
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Safety Features on LNG Powered Ships
There has been a tremendous increase in the transportation of LNG, as the value and scope of the LNG trade have risen. There are, however, some safety drawbacks that must be taken into consideration.
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Stowaways On Ships – Classification And Measures To Prevent
Learn about classification of stowaways found on ships, along with IMO guidelines, insurance cover and measures to be taken on board ships.
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What is Man Overboard Situation on Ship – Different Ways to Tackle it
Man overboard is an emergency situation where in a ship’s crew member falls out at sea. The alarm & Initial Action to be taken are clearly described in this article.
