This chapter outlines the main safetySafety features of a cruise ship, including structural fire protection, main vertical zones (MVZ), active fire protection, requirements for materials and principles of escape arrangements, with special items such as room-in-room alarm. Lifesaving appliances, including lifeboats, life rafts, life jackets, MES (Marine Evacuation System) and NES (Novel Evacuation System) are included. Safe return to port regulation (SRtP) and its effect on cruise ship design is described. Requirements for helicopter operations, both for lift only area and for a proper landing area are described. Biological safety, security and cyber security are included as well.
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Springer Ser.Naval Architect., Marine Engineer., Shipbuilding, Shipping
2022-09-11
19 pages
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English
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