An inflatable or rigid survival craft that provides emergency flotation for persons abandoning ship. Life rafts are housed in canisters or containers on deck and are designed to inflate automatically when released or to be launched manually, carrying survival packs with food, water, and signalling equipment.
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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.Immersion SuitA protective suit designed to reduce body heat loss when immersed in cold water, required to be carried on vessels operating in cold-water regions.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.Man OverboardAn emergency situation in which a person has fallen from a vessel into the water, commonly referred to by the abbreviation MOB.Muster StationA designated assembly point on board a vessel where crew and passengers must gather during an emergency drill or actual emergency.Permit to WorkA formal documented procedure used to control high-risk work activities on board a vessel, such as hot work, work at height, and electrical isolation.
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