Regulators tackle risk of box ship fires

Article Abstract:

The German delegation is to present a paper at the International Maritime Organization's Maritime Safety Committee meeting in October 2007 regarding fire concerns in cargo decks in container ships. Details on proposals and methods on how to deal with and prevent box ship fires are presented.

Deep sea foreign trans. of freight, Deep Sea Freight Transportation, Containerships, Safety and security measures, Accidents, Fire prevention, Container ships

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Beyond the expiry date

Article Abstract:

Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations for life raft manufacturers regarding life raft servicing and equipment to be stored within the raft are discussed. Guidelines to extend life raft products' expiry dates to six months are presented.

Maintenance and repair, Life rafts

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Up to scratch?

Article Abstract:

The concerns of pyrotechnic manufacturers regarding Safety of Life at Sea's (SOLAS) approval of various sub- SOLAS-standard lifesaving equipment produced by certain companies are discussed.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Licensing, certification and accreditation, Life-saving apparatus, Lifesaving equipment

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