Posts Tagged ‘SOLAS’
VDR Voyage Data Recorders – An IMO Guide
Passenger ships and ships other than passenger ships of 3000 gross tonnages and upwards constructed on or after 1 July 2002 must carry voyage data recorders (VDR). This is to assist in accident investigations, under regulations adopted in 2000, which entered into force on 1 July 2002. The mandatory regulations are contained in chapter V…
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Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) required for older ships – A SOLAS Guide A new SOLAS Amendment clarifies the installation of BNWAS for ships built before 1 July 2002. The Maritime Safety Committee at its 92nd session adopted Resolution MSC.350(92) with amendments to SOLAS coming into force on 1 January 2015. The amendments…
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