Lifeboats: Regulations and Requirements
In an emergency, portable vessels called lifeboats will get a ship’s occupants to relative safety. So how do lifeboats work?
Maritime Safety
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Extreme Heat Hazards Faced by Seafarers
What must sailors know to stay safe and make it back to shore healthy and happy? Here’s a closer look at the extreme heat hazards seafarers face and the precautions and procedures they must know before setting sail.
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10 Types of Ship Drills You Need to Know to Stay Safe at Sea
“It takes practice to be good at something” is a common quote that we hear every day. For the officers and crew to efficiently operate the vessel, they would perform […]
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The Importance of Maritime Safety Standards and Regulations
Maritime safety standards and regulations are responsible for keeping international shipping peaceful, prosperous and accident-free. Many organizations work together to protect crews and passengers from the hazards associated with commercial […]
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Throwable Flotation Device: A Must-Have for Water Safety
A throwable flotation device is a type of life-saving equipment that can be thrown to a person who is in water and struggling to stay afloat. These devices are designed […]
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What Is Ship Detention? Procedure, List of Common Reasons
Port State Control (PSC) refers to the inspections and regulations that port states employ on foreign ships entering their own ports to ensure safe shipping and prevent ship-caused pollution. Port […]
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What Are Enclosed Spaces On Ships And Its 7 Killing Hazards
Despite the fact that the risks associated with entry into enclosed spaces on ships are well known and discussed extensively in company safety manuals under the ISM code, enclosed space […]
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What Is Port State Control? MoU, Advantages, and Criticism
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), 1994, Regulation 90, grants the right to all states to register ships under their flags and to sail them […]
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What Are Pyrotechnics On Ships?
Pyrotechnics is an important part of life-saving equipment onboard. It may prove useful in the event of an emergency. There are multiple ways for people in distress to get the […]
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Williamson Turn, Anderson, And Scharnov Turn To Rescue Mob
Manoverboard occurs when a person falls in the water while working, is washed by big waves, or because of a simple slip at the side of the ship. Time is […]