SOLAS requirement for Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS)
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SOLAS requirement for Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS)

Safety of life at sea is the highest concern in the shipping industry and therefore several norms and regulations have been laid down to meet the minimum level of safe operation and procedures to avoid any mishap. In spite of all the regulations, some accidents are hard to avoid. Thus, SOLAS clearly describes the minimum…

Understanding Conventions, Protocols & Amendments

Understanding Conventions, Protocols & Amendments

Conventions, protocols, and amendments are terms that are extensively in the shipping industry. Each and every aspect of shipping industry is related to some kind of conventions, protocols, and amendments. In this article we will try and understand differences between conventions, protocols, and amendments. Conventions International conventions are agreed when a number of countries, which…