A seagoing vessel is an autonomous means of transport adapted for performing definite tasks.According to the International Convention on Safety of Life at Sea SOLAS 1974 vessels for transport tasks are divided into passenger and cargo vessels.In the Convention mentioned there are a number of requirements concerning safety determining the vessel's seaworthiness.The article attempts to assess the effect of particular vessel safety systems on the decrease of accident rate and their results.
Vladislav Mihaylovich Moskalenko
Gheorghe SamoilescuAdelina Bordianu