Weekly and Monthly Inspections of F.R.P Rescue BoatSOLAS regulation III/20.6 requires that ship’s rescue boat must be inspected weekly and the report of the inspections must be entered into the ship’s logbook. Weekly inspection includes:①　Visual inspection of rescue boat.②　Condition of hooks and th

1. The inflatable life raft is packed in a FRP container/valise which is normally fastened to the rack fitted near ship's side. The painter leading from the valise or container is to be secured on the hydro-static release unit.2.When launching, release the HRU unit and let the liferaft launching fre

The EEBD should be stored with suitable protection devices and in easy accessible areas. The maintenance of EEBD is done by shore people or manufacturers only as it has got a shelf life1)Check the indicator needle is in the green zone thus ensuring that no leak has taken place. This should be done m

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 gases etc. As the name mentions, it is used for quick escape from a situation wherein the individual has to swiftly vacate his immediate su

As a main water safety product, Immersion suit is must be prepared on board ,and protect wearer from the low temperature in the ocean.Following is relative Solas regulations.Each person on board the ship must have personal immersion suit. Also, extra immersion suits should be provided for the watchk

SOLAS Immersion suit is a body covering suit that is worn specifically for the purpose of remaining afloat and surviving during emergencies in high seas. This suit is therefore also known as a survival suit or a rescue suit. In today's times, an immersion suit is one of the most important necessitie

SCBA Fire fighting Air Breathing Apparatus must be checked routinely and maintained to keep them in working order at all times. Check the back plate and the shoulder & waist straps and keep these straps and belts fully stretched.Alarm Testing1)Open air cylinder valve2)Line will be pressurized with

1.Donning Instructions1) Hang facemask from neck by the neck strap2) Lift cylinder and backplate facing the wearer and raise it over the head,slide arms through shoulder straps and place back plate on the back with cylinder valve down, then tighten shoulder straps and fasten waist belt.3) Open cylin

Fire fighting Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, also known as SCBA.It is a necessary protective gear that is worn by paramedics, firemen, and people working on ships and oil rigs.The breathing apparatus has all necessary equipment fitted into it that will allow the rescue professionals to carry ou