The most frequently used system for fighting fire in cargo holds of a general cargo ship is the Co2 flooding system. The Co2 system consists
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code specifies and lays down various norms and regulations for ships carrying different types of dangerous goods. The code
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, also known as SCBA, is a necessary protective gear that is worn by paramedics, firemen, and people working on ships and
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
Accident can be defined as an undesired event that leads to an actual loss or injury to a person, property or equipment. Shipboard officers and
The international shore connection is a universal hose connection that is to be provided on all ships as per the IMO SOLAS requirement. The purpose
Cruise ships are a place where people gather in hordes. And this huge milling causes unwanted problems and situations. The concept of crowd control has
The battery room of a ship is always under explosion risk as batteries release hydrogen during charging. Hydrogen is a highly explosive gas and it
Under the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), every shipping company is required to appoint a company security officer, who would take care
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