Lifesaving appliances News Archive

IMO SSE 12: Safety of life-saving appliances, fire protection and emerging technologies

The 12th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 12) met between 9-13 March, making significant... MORE

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IMO SSE12: Fire safety, life-saving appliances and regulatory updates up for discussion

The IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) will meet next week to address a range of technical issues... MORE

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Outcomes of IMO SSE 8, 28 Feb – 4 March 2022

The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) eighth session took place between 28 February and... MORE

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Oiltanking Stolthaven Antwerp – Mandatory use of chin strap on safety helmet

Members are advised that as from 1 January 2020 the use of chin straps on safety helmets is mandatory at... MORE

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Requirements including maintenance, testing and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear entering into force in January

IMO Resolution MSC.402(96) contains requirements on the maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats,... MORE

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IMO Maritime Safety Committee 101

The 101st session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) was held between 5-7 June 2019. INTERTANKO took a full... MORE

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MSC 101: Approval of Unified Interpretations (UI) on SOLAS II-2

Up for discussion at IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 101 was the approval of Unified Interpretations (UI) on SOLAS II-2.... MORE

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MSC 101: Approval of Unified Interpretations (UI) on SOLAS III

Unified Interpretations (UI) on SOLAS III were on the agenda at IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 101 as follows: Reg.... MORE

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MSC 101: Amendments to the Guidelines for developing operation and maintenance manuals for lifeboat systems (MSC.1/Circ.1205)

IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 101 approved amendments to the Guidelines for developing operation and maintenance manuals for lifeboat systems... MORE

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MSC 101: Amendments to Assembly resolution A.658(16)

IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 101 approved amendments to Assembly resolution A.658(16), which is referred to in 1.2.... MORE

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