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Maritime Safety Quotes

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"In any accident in shipping, life is the most important thing that we try to preserve here."
"Definitely a report that needs to be shared and looked at by anybody transiting the Suez Canal or any other narrow body of water."
"The boat had been equipped with an emergency position indicating radio beacon."
"Lifeboats are heavy. They're not like the inflatable. Like, can you imagine your ship is sinking and they're like, 'All right, everybody blow on a corner'? Like, they're heavy-duty lifeboats."
"Accidents are going to happen with vessels, it's unfortunate but it's true."
"A lot of navigators, a lot of mariners out there would be pretty unhappy if we took away their lighthouses."
"Obviously this is annoying but my thoughts are how do i get 58 crew members plus cargo and ship safely back to port this is priority number one."
"The sinking of the Titanic led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations."
"A lighthouse sends out a beacon of light to warn or to guide ships at sea."
"Lifeboat provision on modern passenger vessels means abandoning ship is a far more survivable operation."
"On January 20, 1914, the London International convention officially adopted SOS as the standard distress signal."
"Most people who fall off cruise ships or jump off cruise ships don't survive so obviously there's a real sense of panic here."
"The tragedy prompted numerous reforms in maritime safety including mandatory lifeboats, better training and drills, and 24-hour radio watch all of which saved countless lives."
"AI avoidance, that's incredible. We're at the forefront of a lot of autonomous technology that could save my boat."
"The tsunami took out the ship, but thankfully the tugs are fine."
"The Bishop Rock Lighthouse was built in the 18th century to warn vessels of the Silly Isles and dangerous surrounding rocks."
"The video serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maritime safety and responsible boating practices"
"The incident not only highlighted the perilous uncertainties of the sea but also showcased the coordinated rescue efforts that define maritime emergency responses."
"If it's getting too late to avoid a collision and the giveaway vessel hasn't changed course or speed, change course or speed if you have to."
"The sole purpose of this entire book is how our boats can really interact with each other such as to prevent collisions at sea."
"And finally, I'll check the tides, make sure it's incoming tide when I'm crossing the bar if there's a bit of swell."
"Closing the barn doors, or using the barn door stop, is an entirely different matter. That is where not only do you put everything in full reverse, but you also turn the rudder or rudders 90 degrees to basically form a gigantic water break to slow the ship right down."
"A vessel on a coastwise route is required to carry an emergency position indicating radio beacon and EPIRB on board."
"To safely anchor a vessel, there must be sufficient scope in the anchor line."
"The life-saving equipment on all vessels shall be readily accessible or available."
"The master of a small passenger vessel must conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instruction as necessary to ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during an emergency."
"A float plan is a written statement by the master of the details of an intended voyage."
"The most important thing to remember when launching an inflatable life raft by hand is to secure the operating cord to the vessel."
"If you are ever approached by pirates, do not reduce speed, keep your speed full, try to go as fast as you possibly can using either your sails or engines or both."
"The world of sailing around got a whole lot safer and a whole lot smaller and a whole lot easier."
"The first consideration is safety for you and for your boat."
"The evolving nature of shipping vessels... necessitates a proactive approach to bridge safety."
"The bravery of the men on board the three support vessels... deserves to be commended."
"But today, ships no longer have to brave these treacherous waters."
"The Admiralty notices to Mariners is one of the most important applications provided to mariners at sea."
"The Admiralty notices to Mariners or often sometimes also called Admiralty notices to Mariners bulletins is published by the UK Hydrographic Office."
"After her maiden voyage, Captain E.J. Smith stated, 'I will say that I cannot imagine any condition which could cause a ship to founder. I cannot conceive of any vital disaster happening to this vessel. Modern shipbuilding has gone beyond that.'"
"Norway will spend 315 million dollars on the world's first ship tunnel in a bid to improve maritime safety and cut journey times."
"Provide guidance to the states on U.S. Coast Guard standards for and assessment of stability of small passenger vessels."
"The Coast Guard wants you to know the rules of the road, the navigation, the charting."
"Sinking ships are such a random occurrence, where you could train for what you should do."
"Container lashing is the process of securing containers to the deck of a ship so that they remain in place during rough weather or high winds."
"Fire at sea is every sailor's biggest concern."
"We will also turn to the cause of the sinking which goes beyond only the vessels to include human decision-making regarding their operation."
"The Radar Arch stands proudly, equipped with state-of-the-art Simrad radar, GPS, and Communications Aerials, symbolizing the Lean 56's commitment to safety and modern navigation."