At sea, ships operate as self-contained environments far from external emergency services. Rapidly locating and operating emergency gear—guided by standardized IMO photoluminescent symbols on the vessel's Fire Control & Life-Saving Appliances Plan—is critical to saving lives, protecting the vessel, and preventing marine casualties.
LSA (Life-Saving)
Governed by SOLAS Chapter III & LSA Code, these systems—including lifeboats, liferafts, immersion suits, and EPIRBs—protect human life during man-overboard and abandon-ship emergencies.
FFA (Fire-Fighting)
Governed by SOLAS Chapter II-2 & FSS Code, equipment like CO₂ batteries, hydrants, EEBDs, and portable extinguishers enable rapid detection, containment, and suppression of shipboard fires.