SOLAS
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, the main maritime safety treaty of the IMO. Establishes minimum standards for vessel construction, equipment, and operation.
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, the main maritime safety treaty of the IMO. Establishes minimum standards for vessel construction, equipment, and operation.
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, the main maritime safety treaty of the IMO. Establishes minimum standards for vessel construction, equipment, and operation.
ISPS Code
International Ship and Port Facility Security Code adopted after 9/11. Establishes mandatory security requirements for vessels and ports in international trade.
TechnologyAIS Vessel Tracking
Automatic identification system using transponders on vessels to transmit position, speed, heading, and identification data. Required by SOLAS for commercial vessels, enables global real-time tracking.
LogisticsMother Vessel
Large-capacity container vessel operating on main long-haul routes between hub ports. Can carry between 10,000 and 24,000 TEUs and its size requires ports with deep draft.
FinancialMarine Cargo Insurance
Policy protecting the insured against losses or damage to goods during maritime transport. Can cover from basic risks to all risks depending on the contracted ICC clause.