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The long-range identification and tracking (LRIT) of ships was established as an international system on 19 May 2006 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as resolution MSC.202 (81). [1] This resolution amends Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), regulation 19-1 and binds all governments ...
A graphical display of AIS data on board a ship. The automatic identification system (AIS) is an automatic tracking system that uses transceivers on ships and is used by vessel traffic services (VTS). When satellites are used to receive AIS signatures, the term Satellite-AIS (S-AIS) is used. AIS information supplements marine radar, which ...
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is an international maritime treaty which sets out minimum safety standards in the construction, equipment and operation of merchant ships. The International Maritime Organization convention requires signatory flag states to ensure that ships flagged by them comply with at least ...
FSS Code. The FSS Code or International Code for Fire Safety Systems is a set of international treaties organised by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under the SOLAS Convention that are designed to reduce the risk of fire, and aid in emergency response aboard ships. [1] Some of the components of the code were constructed after some ...
Rule 5 – Look-out. [6] This rule concerns the keeping of a proper lookout to sea. [6] It involves keepinmg the lookout by all available means, including audible means, visual means and by the use of marine radar. [6] Rule 6 – Safe Speed. Rule 7 – Risk of Collision. Rule 8 – Action to Avoid Collision.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO; French: Organisation maritime internationale; Spanish: Organización Marítima Internacional) [1] is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating maritime transport. [2] The IMO was established following agreement at a UN conference held in Geneva in 1948 [3] and the IMO ...
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An IMO number is made of the three letters "IMO" followed by a seven-digit number. This consists of a six-digit sequential unique number followed by a check digit. The integrity of an IMO number can be verified using its check digit. The checksum of an IMO ship identification number is calculated by multiplying each of the first six digits by a ...