To stress the importance of training for different emergency procedures and duties of personnel on board muster list is provided at ship’s prominent areas.
Discussions: Is Abandoning Ship the Only Resort in Times of Tragedy?
Is abandoning the ship in the times of tragedy the only option for the ship and its crew? Should you abandon the ship at all in times of distress? Find out inside the article.
Different Types of Alarms on Ships
General alarm, fire alarm, man overboard alarm & other ship emergency alarms are installed on ship to notify the crew on board about the dangerous situation. Learn about all important alarms used on ships.
Liferafts on Ships: SOLAS Requirements, Safety Features & Launching Procedure
Life rafts are provided as a life saving appliances on every sea going merchant or passenger vessel in addition to the lifeboats. Life rafts are much easier to launch as compared to life boats and in case of emergency situation, evacuation from the ship can be done without manually launching any of them as the life rafts are designed with auto inflatable system.