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      • Section 3 (Rule 19)
        • Rule 19 – Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility
    • Part C- Lights and Shapes
      • Rule 20 – Application
      • Rule 21- Definitions
      • Rule 22 – Visibility of lights
      • Rule 23 – Power-driven vessels underway
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      • Rule 25 – Sailing vessels underway and vessels under oars
      • Rule 26 – Fishing vessels
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      • Rule 29 – Pilot vessels
      • Rule 30 – Anchored vessels and vessels aground
      • Rule 31 – Seaplanes
    • Part D- Sound and Light Signals
      • Rule 32 – Definitions
      • Rule 33 – Equipment for sound signals
      • Rule 34 – Manoeuvring and warning signals
      • Rule 35 – Sound signals in restricted visibility
      • Rule 36 : Signals to attract attention
      • Rule 37 – Distress signals
    • Part E- Exemptions (Rule 38)
      • Rule 38 – Exemptions
    • Part F – Verification of compliance with the provisions of the Convention
      • Rule 39 – Definitions
      • Rule 40 – Application
      • Rule 41 – Verification of compliance
    • Annexes
      • Annex 1 – Positioning and technical details of lights and shapes
      • ANNEX II – Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity
      • ANNEX III – Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances
      • ANNEX IV – Distress Signals
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Pyrotechnics

pyrotechnics

AS PER SOLAS CH 3 REG 6.3 Distress flares Not less than 12 rocket parachute flares, complying with the requirements of section 3.1 of the Code, shall be carried and be stowed on or near the navigation bridge.Additional to mentioned above 2 Buoyant smoke signals, 4 Rocket parachute & 6 Hand flares are to be present in each of the survival craft. FURTHER DETAILS ON PYROTECHNICS AS PER LSA CODE  ROCKET PARACHUTE FLARES (Section 3.1 of the IMO LSA Code)  The rocket parachute flare shall:Be contained in a water-resistant casing; Have brief instructions or … [Read more...]

By Naveen Kumar Filed Under: Safety Tagged With: Buoyant, distress, flares, lsa, LTA, parachute, pyrotechnics, rocket, safety, smoke

Lifebuoys

Lifebuoy

SOLAS REQUIREMENT FOR LIFEBUOYSLifebuoys complying with the  Code shall be:So distributed as to be readily available on both sides of the ship and as far as practicable on all open decks extending to the ship's side; at least one shall be placed in the vicinity of the stern; and So stowed as to be capable of being rapidly cast loose, and not permanently secured in any way.At least one lifebuoy on each side of the ship shall be fitted with a buoyant lifeline complying with the requirements of the Code equal in length to not less than twice the height at which it is … [Read more...]

By Naveen Kumar Filed Under: Safety Tagged With: Buoyant, lifebuoy, lifeline, lifesaving, lsa, mob, mobmarker, safety, Self-igniting, silight, solas

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