A protective suit designed to reduce body heat loss when immersed in cold water, required to be carried on vessels operating in cold-water regions. Immersion suits are part of the lifesaving appliances mandated by SOLAS and must be accessible to all crew members.
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EPIRBEmergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, a distress alerting device that transmits a signal on 406 MHz to satellites in the Cospas-Sarsat system, providing the vessel's identity and GPS position to search and rescue authorities.Fire DrillA mandatory practice exercise conducted at regular intervals on board ship to train crew members in fire prevention, detection, and firefighting procedures.GMDSSGlobal Maritime Distress and Safety System, an internationally agreed-upon set of safety procedures, types of equipment, and communication protocols used to increase safety and make it easier to rescue distressed ships, boats, and aircraft.ISM AuditAn inspection conducted by flag state authorities or recognised organisations to verify that a shipping company and its vessels comply with the International Safety Management Code.LifeboatA rigid survival craft carried on board a vessel to evacuate crew and passengers in an emergency.Man OverboardAn emergency situation in which a person has fallen from a vessel into the water, commonly referred to by the abbreviation MOB.
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