Describing Different Parts of SCBA
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus or SCBA, is a protective gear worn by paramedics, firemen, and people working on ships and oil rigs. Read the article to know more.
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Real Life Accident: Crew Member Falls Overboard, Loses Life
A crew member loses his life after falling overboard between the ship and the dock while working on the deck. Read inside the article to find more about the incident.
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A Guide To 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.
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What is An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)?
An Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is a device that alerts search and rescue services (SAR) in case of an emergency at sea. It is a tracking equipment that transmits a signal on a specified band to locate a lifeboat, life raft, ship, or people in distress.
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What is Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)?
SART/Search and Rescue Transponder, is used during maritime emergencies to locate a ship’s position if it goes off-track. Know the features and functioning of SART in this article.
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Immersion Suit – Different Types, Anti Exposure Suits, And Thermal Protective Aids
An immersion suit is a body covering suit that is worn specifically for the purpose of remaining afloat and surviving during emergencies in high seas. Therefore this suit is also known as a survival suit or a rescue suit.
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Types of Lifeboats Used On Ship
Lifeboat is one of the most important life saving equipments onboard a ship, which is used at the time of extreme emergencies for abandoning a ship.
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What is an Inert Gas or IG System on Ships?
Oil tankers carry oil of different grade and quality having property to produce flammable vapors and gases when loaded for transportation. These gases can easily catch fire. An IG system is thus used to protect the ship from fire.
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Preferential Trips on Ship : Construction and Working
A preferential trip is a kind of electrical arrangement on the ship which is designed to disconnect the non-essential circuit i.e. non-essential load from the main bus…
