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Top Fire Safety Non-Compliance Issues on Ships: PSC Findings & How to Fix Them

August 5, 2026May 5, 2026 by MarineCraft Journal

Fire safety deficiencies are consistently among the leading causes of detainable PSC findings on ships. The same non-compliances appear repeatedly across vessel types and flag states, engine room housekeeping failures, inoperable detection systems, structural breaches, and fire drills that test paperwork rather than people. Understanding where these gaps occur is the first step to closing them before an inspector finds them.

How to Ensure Your Lifeboat and Davit Systems Are Ready for Emergency Deployment

July 24, 2026March 23, 2026 by MarineCraft Journal

Most lifeboat and davit failures are not design flaws. They are the result of deferred maintenance, superficial inspections, and crews unfamiliar with the systems they are expected to operate under the worst possible conditions. Here is how to close those gaps before they matter.

Fire on the Water: Iran Strikes the World’s Most Critical Oil Passage

July 24, 2026March 18, 2026 by MarineCraft Journal

The late-February attack on the Skylight tanker near Khasab Port is not an isolated incident. It is the opening move in a campaign that could redraw global energy maps and push oil prices toward historic highs.

CO₂ vs Foam vs Water Mist: Choosing the Right Fire Suppression System for Your Vessel

July 24, 2026March 16, 2026 by MarineCraft Journal

Regulatory compliance tells you a fire suppression system is permitted. It does not tell you it is the right one. Each area of a vessel presents a distinct fire hazard profile, and the agent that protects a machinery space well may be the wrong choice a bulkhead away.

Lifesaving Equipment for Marine & Offshore Operators

July 24, 2026February 25, 2026 by MarineCraft Journal

An Array of Life Saving Equipment on a Boat

In marine and offshore environments, lifesaving equipment isn’t an accessory. It’s a critical survival system. Operators who treat it as strategic risk infrastructure, rather than a compliance obligation, consistently achieve better safety outcomes and reduced detention risk.

Lifesaving Appliance Inspection and Maintenance Under SOLAS

July 24, 2026February 9, 2026 by MarineCraft Journal

Lifesaving appliances are a fundamental component of maritime safety, providing the means for safe evacuation and survival when fire, collision, grounding, or abandonment occurs. Under SOLAS Chapter III and the LSA Code, every vessel and offshore unit has defined obligations. This guide explains what they are and what maintaining them actually requires.