I am not familiar with marine equipment. What does SOLAS mean?

SOLAS equipment means “Safety of Life at Sea.” This essentially means ships above a certain size and capability which have a legal duty to respond to safety and emergency calls. Vessels below a certain size do not. There is also a legal requirement for vessels greater than a certain size to incorporate mandatory safety features. These requirements are complex and you should refer to the SOLAS regulations for further details.

Does Blue book have legal force?

The Blue Book does not have legal force but is considered to have an important supporting role and it would be used as guidance for any interpretations and legal consideration of the New Approach Directives. Alan Binks Page 4 of 5 1st March 2010

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