SOLAS - MarineCraft

Lifeboat Systems: Types, Release Mechanisms & SOLAS Requirements Explained

August 5, 2026June 30, 2026 by MarineCraft Journal

Modern SOLAS-compliant lifeboats are engineered systems, not simply evacuation boats. Understanding their types, launching mechanisms, and regulatory requirements is essential for shipowners, operators, and safety management professionals. Improper testing, misaligned interlocks, and poor crew familiarity with release procedures are consistently among the most common causes of life-saving appliance deficiencies in PSC inspections.

SOLAS Compliance for Life-Saving Appliances: What Ship Operators Get Wrong

July 24, 2026May 24, 2026 by MarineCraft Journal

SOLAS life-saving appliance requirements are among the most detailed and most frequently deficient areas in port state control inspections worldwide. The gap between what operators think they are doing and what the Convention actually requires is wider than most realise.

Liferaft Servicing: Why Delays Are Dangerous & Best Practice for Shipowners

August 5, 2026May 12, 2026 by MarineCraft Journal

A liferaft is the last line of defence for crew survival when abandoning ship. Yet schedule pressure and misplaced cost-consciousness routinely lead to delayed or inadequate servicing, creating silent, ship-wide risk that remains invisible until the moment it cannot be afforded. Understanding why on-time servicing is non-negotiable is fundamental to sound safety management.

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.

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.