Personal Flotation Devices (Life Jackets)
Personal Flotation Devices PFDs are designed to keep a person in a relatively upright position to allow the person to…
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) And Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI Number)
Your VHF radio equipped with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is an important piece of safety equipment on board your vessel…
What Are The Legal Requirements For My Commercial Yacht?
For a pleasure yacht to be legally engaged in trade and considered a commercial yacht, the vessel must be surveyed…
Safety Standards On Passenger Ships
Passenger ships are monitored regularly following international standards for the safety of passengers and crew. Minimum standards were put in…
What To Do With Chemicals On Board Your Vessel
A variety of chemicals and hazardous substances, both liquid and granular, may be used by the crew. These may be…
Fixed Fire Fighting Systems
The history of fire fighting systems on boats and what’s best for your boat. SOLAS Fire was not so well…