Tag: life-saving equipment

Maersk Training has opened the first freefall lifeboat simulator in Northern Europe at its new centre in Esbjerg harbour. The facility is booked by Maersk Oil for the first four years and will make lifeboat training more effective and efficient.

USCG has issued a policy letter providing post-installation testing guidance following replacement of on-load release mechanisms (release hooks) for lifeboats and rescue boats on all vessels subject to SOLAS Chapter III.

ClassNK has issued Technical Information to inform about the intervals for maintenance, inspection and test of Fire Fighting equipments and Lifesaving appliances on board the Vanuatu-flagged vessels.

Draft mandatory requirements relating to maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear were agreed by the Sub Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE), meeting for its 3rd session.

Mandatory requirements relating to periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear are on the agenda of the Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE), which is meeting for its 3rd session (14-18 March) at IMO Headquarters.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands has issued a Notice which addresses a number of requests received by the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator (the “Administrator”) for clarification on its policies regarding the establishment of Fire Control Plans and Lifesaving Plans aboard RMI flagged ships.

While the replacement of non-compliant on-load release hooks in conventional lifeboats is now well underway, identical hooks fitted in rescue boats may go unnoticed as they are not subject to the same regulations. The Gard P&I Club has issued loss Prevention Circular to address important issues regarding the on-load release hooks.

LR and the UK P&I Club have released a Life-Saving Appliances pocket checklist app to help ensure that ship personnel are trained in how to inspect, maintain and operate life-saving equipment, and that equipment is ready for use at all times.

Norsafe lifeboat manufacturer announced the launch of STCW and Norwegian Oil and Gas (NOROG) compliant training courses for seafarers.

The Nautical Institute has issued Mars Report regarding an incident where unexpected lifeboat release injured crew member.