Safety

Search And Rescue Transponder (SART) - How Does It Work?

Search And Rescue Transponder (SART) – How Does It Work?

Search And Rescue Transponder or SART in short is an integral part of ships GMDSS ( Global Maritime Distress and Safety System ) requirement under SOLAS after EPIRB. A search and rescue transponder is a self-contained, waterproof transponder that when actuated during emergency reacts to the emission of a radar to send its current location. […]

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How Lifeboat Work And Where Are They Used?

How Lifeboat Work And Where Are They Used?

A lifeboat has always been an integral part of life-saving equipment on the ship. It’s considered as the last resort to safety challenges on board ships. Thus it is important to maintain the required number of lifeboats at all times. Lifeboats are basically a smaller boat designated for carrying out emergency abandonment of the ship.

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MARPOL 73/78 Annex 2 ( Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk )

MARPOL 73/78 Annex 2 ( Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk )

Marpol Annex 2 is a regulation for the control of pollution by the noxious liquid substance in bulk that came into effect on April 6, 1987. It is another important MARPOL regulation ( in a series of 6 ) that protects the marine environment and safeguards its ecosystem. As the volume of chemicals carried by

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