TOPICS/ISSUES
Lifesaving appliances
Chapter III of SOLAS and the Lifesaving Appliance Code contains extensive requirements for lifesaving appliances and arrangements for all ships, including tankers. In addition, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted and continues to develop numerous guidelines to supplement these requirements. It is necessary for INTERTANKO to actively engage at IMO to ensure that any lifesaving appliance regulations and guidelines applicable to tankers will adequately protect tanker crews at all times at sea, including during ship emergency and evacuation drills.
Contact
Phillip Belcher
Marine Director
e: phillip.belcher@intertanko.com
t: +44 20 7977 7033
Rafal Kosmal
Nautical Manager
e: Rafal.Kosmal@intertanko.com
t: +47 22 12 26 42
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