Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) – The Ultimate Guide
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) stands as one of the two solid pillars that support the maritime industry. Find out everything you want to know about SOLAS in this article.
Liferafts: SOLAS Requirements, Safety Features & 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.
What is Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) of Ships?
Continuous synopsis record is a special measure under SOLAS for enhancing the maritime security at the sea. According to SOLAS chapter i, all passenger and cargo ships of 500 gross-tonnage and above must have a continuous synopsis record on board.
Hydraulic Starting of Emergency Generator
Maintaining continuous power on the ship is one of the most important tasks while sailing. However, sometimes accidents are inevitable and due to some reason such as breakdown of machinery, technical snag etc. there can be a power failure on the ship. In case of blackout there should be an alternate source of power available and which should come on load automatically. Alternate source of power are taken from batteries and emergency generators to provide power to critical equipments. As batteries cannot provide power for a longer period of time, emergency generators are preferred.
Sub-Committee Completes Review Of GMDSS, Agrees Draft Amendments To International Convention For SOLAS
The Sub-Committee addresses all aspects of safety of navigation, reliable communications and improved coordination to avoid maritime accidents; and ensuring a quick and efficient response in case of a search and rescue incident.
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 Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD) Before Buying one
An Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD) is life saving appliance which is used for escaping an area with hazardous conditions such as fire, smoke, poisonous gases etc. As the name mentions, it is used for quick escape from a situation wherein the individual has to swiftly vacate his immediate surroundings, i.e., it is a self-contained…
SOLAS Amendments Entering Into Force 1 January 2020
A set of important amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and various codes mandatory under the Convention enter into force on 1 January 2020.
Types of Lifeboat Release Mechanisms & SOLAS Requirements for Lifeboats
There are different types of lifeboats used on board a ship which has different type of releasing mechanisms, for the launching of a lifeboat from the vessel.