Any SCBA supplied for use in Europe must comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC). In practice this usually means that the SCBA must comply with the requirements of the European Standard EN 137:2006. This includes detailed requirements for the performance of the SCBA, the marking required, and the information to […]
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The 18th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers (DSC 18) took place from 16 to 20 September 2013. The Sub-Committee agreed a new draft SOLAS regulation XI-1/7 on Atmosphere testing instrument for enclosed spaces, to require ships to carry an appropriate portable atmosphere testing instrument or […]
New Fire-fighterās communication requirements During the 91st session the IMO Maritime Safety Committee a new requirement for fire-fighting on board has been announced. This is an amendment of SOLAS II-2/10.4. Every fire-fighting team has to be equipped with at least 2 two-way portable radios to improve communication. Mandatory complying dates are: New ships constructed (keel-laid) […]