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SBI 2018 | VOLUME 12 | ISSUE 5 FOCUS ON THE NETHERLANDS SHIPBUILDING-INDUSTRY.EU Safety, Survival & Training

Passenger Safety A Top Priority

For large vessels, whether it is a ferry transporting numerous passengers, a cruise ship with full on board entertainment or an offshore platform with its alternating crew, the health and safety of the people on board is always a top priority. all Photos courtesy of Dräger Marine & Offshore

ll vessels operate under international Aregulations, known as Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), which control everything from fire safety to maritime security. In order to be Learning how to use safety equipment properly is very important. able to abide by these rules, reliable safety equipment for firefighting, rescue and safety (FRS) on board the vessel is necessary. Dräger cover both theory and hands-on use of with all portable firefighting equipment, fire Marine & Offshore is perceived as a leading equipment in practical applications as well suppression, smoke detection and gas supplier of FRS services and equipment. as testing, maintenance and detection systems. These services are With a focus on delivering life jackets, fire troubleshooting. The training is given by carried out on board wherever possible. extinguishers, gas detection, personal experts from their field who are in most If equipment requires repair, refilling or protection and other FRS equipment, Dräger cases accredited by the authorities. hydrostatic pressure testing, or if Marine & Offshore provide solutions on computerised diagnostic equipment is board sea going vessels, inland vessels, Total-Care Service required, the equipment will either be offshore platforms, cruise ships, ferries and Service and maintenance are also of great transported to the workshop or serviced on yachts. importance to ensure safety on board. Due site in Dräger’s mobile container workshop. to the advanced development of Dräger’s Of course, adequate exchange equipment is Training products, the frequency of checking them provided wherever possible to ensure the Next to reliable FRS equipment, it is also decreases considerably. safety on board during the service period. important to keep up-to-date with safety To provide optimal service, Dräger has a issues and learn to use the equipment continuous working schedule. The field i. www.draeger-mo.com properly. Dräger provides courses which service engineers are fully equipped to help

In order to abide by SOLAS rules, reliable safety equipment for firefighting, rescue and safety (FRS) on board is necessary. www.shipbuilding-industry.eu SBI 2018 | Volume 12 | Issue 5 | 23