Standards and measures to ensure safety of ships

Measures to Ensure Ship Safety at Phú Quốc Express

For most tourists, traveling by ship is a truly exciting experience, but it also carries some potential risks at sea. Therefore, maritime safety is always the top priority on every train. For high-speed train routes Phu Quoc Express – means of connecting the mainland with tourist islands – absolute compliance with measures to ensure the safety of ships is decisive to the success of the journey. Let's learn about the safety standards according to Vietnamese law and the specific measures that Phu Quoc Express apply, to bring the trip safe and trust for tourists

Standards on safety equipment of ships according to Vietnamese law

To ensure the safety of life and property at sea, the State has issued many strict regulations on safety equipment for ships. Typical are: National technical regulations QCVN 42:2015/BGTVT on marine safety equipment issued by the Ministry of Transport. This regulation fully specifies the categories of safety equipment that every ship must have, including: life saving equipment (such as life jackets, life buoys, lifeboats/rafts), signal device (flares, distress signals), Marine equipment (GPS, compass, radar) and means of communication (VHF radio, distress call equipment). High-speed boats must pass inspection and testing by competent authorities before being put into operation and must meet standards before being granted an operating license.

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Phú Quốc Express ship with more than 100 types of specialized rescue equipment

As per the rules, Every passenger and crew member on board must be provided with a life jacket private meet the standards. At the same time, passenger ships must have additional specialized life jackets for children with a minimum number equal to 2.5% - 10% of the total number of passengers, to ensure that there are always suitable life jackets for all children on board. Life jackets must be arranged in an easy-to-reach place with clear signs. In fact, on high-speed ships, life jackets are often placed right on the above the shelf near the passenger seat, each person has a personal life jacket ready to use. In addition to personal life jackets, ships must also be equipped with enough life buoy, usually arranged along both sides of the ship, so that they can be thrown into the water to assist people in distress.

Phú Quốc Express ship is always fully equipped with life jackets according to standards.
Phú Quốc Express ship is always fully equipped with life jackets according to standards.
Ships are always fully equipped with life jackets, ensuring compliance with maritime safety.
The ship is always fully equipped with life jackets.
Measures to Ensure Ship Safety at Phú Quốc Express
The deck, railings and ladders are all reinforced for safety.

In addition to life-saving equipment, legal regulations also require ships to have adequate system fire protection and prevention (PCCC)Specifically, must equip the number of portable fire extinguisher, fire pump system, smoke detector, fire hose... suitable for the size of the ship. emergency signs, escape plans, safety rules must also be located in a conspicuous place on the ship. For high-speed passenger ships, the regulation also requires that muster station near the area where lifeboats are disembarked, so that in the event of an accident, passengers can quickly assemble and leave the ship in an orderly manner. All these strict requirements are intended to ensure that in any emergency situation, the ship has the means and instructions to safely rescue everyone on board.

Standards and measures to ensure maritime safety
Fire control diagram on board Thăng Long

Safety equipment on Phú Quốc Express high-speed trains

Phú Quốc Express catamaran high-speed boat with modern equipment, designed according to European standards, ensuring high stability and safety even in harsh sea weather conditions.

And Phú Quốc Express 6 (PQE 6) – serving route Rạch Giá to Phú Quốc and vice versa – is a typical example of the safety equipment of the Phú Quốc Express fleet. PQE 6 has a modern twin-hull design according to European standards, with a capacity of nearly 300 passengers (18 VIP seats and 275 economy seats). The ship’s hull is made of imported aluminum alloy, equipped with a high-capacity Rolls-Royce 16V2000 M70 engine, allowing the ship to run at a speed of 30 knots and Stable operation in harsh weather conditions. The high stability of the twin-hull design helps the ship to roll less, while reduce seasickness for passengers, while reducing the risk of ship capsizing in big waves.

Standards and measures to ensure safety of ships
Equipped with Rolls-Royce MTU 16V2000 M70 engine, one of the most modern engine lines today

Most importantly, the PQE 6 is fully equipped with all life-saving and safety systems according to standards. Specifically, Each seat on the boat comes with a life jacket.; total number of life jackets equipped is 360 pieces (including 335 adult life jackets and 25 children's life jackets). This number of life jackets is more than the maximum number of passengers (295 people) to ensure that there are enough small life jackets for children, exceeding the legal minimum requirement. The life jackets are stored in the compartment above the passenger's seat, with instructions on how to use them, making it easy for passengers to retrieve and put on the jacket in an emergency.

The ship has a total of 5 exits: 4 exits distributed in the economy class (ECO floor) and 1 exit in the VIP compartment (upper deck). These exits are all equipped with indicator lights and signs, ensuring that passengers in all positions on the train have a quick escape route when necessary. The area near the exits is also arranged as a evacuation point (muster station) – where passengers will gather in case of an accident. According to regulations, this muster station is located near the location of life-saving equipment to facilitate leaving the ship and getting on life rafts. Before each trip, flight attendants often announce or instruct passengers on the location of life jackets and emergency exits, helping everyone to be aware of their safety.

Standards and measures to ensure safety of ships
Outdoor deck and luggage area surveillance camera

About collective lifeboat, PQE 6 ship is equipped with 6 inflatable life rafts (liferaft) with a capacity of 65 people each. The total capacity of all liferafts is up to 390 people, equivalent to 132% of the number of people on board. This means that in an emergency, even if some liferafts malfunction, the remaining liferafts will still have enough room for all passengers and crew. These liferafts are located on both sides of the ship, with a mechanism to automatically deploy and drop into the water when the ship is too listed or at the captain's command. When deployed, the liferafts will automatically inflate and float on the water, helping passengers to take shelter safely until rescued.

Besides life-saving equipment, Fire protection system and security equipment on board PQE 6 is also given great attention. The ship is installed automatic fire alarm system In the compartments, there are many portable fire extinguishers arranged along the aisles and in the engine room. On board there are also journey monitoring camera system help monitor security and assist the captain in observing every corner. The signs “No smoking”, "Escape", life-saving equipment layout diagrams are posted everywhere to raise safety awareness for passengers. With all the above-mentioned synchronous and advanced equipment, the Phú Quốc Express 6 ship completely meets or even exceeds current maritime safety standards, bringing peace of mind to tourists on every voyage.

Measures to Ensure Ship Safety at Phú Quốc Express
Fire alarms, fire extinguishers and fire partitions

The PQE 6 vessel mentioned in this article is just that. a typical example in the modern fleet of Phú Quốc Express. In fact, all high-speed trains in the Phú Quốc Express system – from the Rạch Giá, Hà Tiên go to Phú Quốc, Phan Thiet to Phu Quy, or from Trần Đề, Vũng Tàu go Côn Đảo and vice versa – both are fine Design, build and equip safety in accordance with current national technical regulations.

Not just complying with legal regulations, Phu Quoc Express still proactively apply higher standards in the field of maritime safety. Every detail such as the number of spare life jackets, life raft systems, escape locations, directional signs, or evacuation plans are carefully calculated to exceeds the minimum requirements of the regulatory agency, ensuring initiative in all situations.

It is the synchronization in equipment and operation between ships that creates a common system-wide standard: no matter which ship you board Phu Quoc Express, are possible Absolute peace of mind about safety, professionalism and emergency response readiness.

Testing, training and safe operation at Phú Quốc Express

Being fully equipped is not enough, Phú Quốc Express also pays special attention to periodic inspection, maintenance and safety training to ensure the system always operates effectively. The company's fleet is regularly inspected by the registry and port authorities for maritime safety. Actual inspections show that the captains and crew of Phú Quốc Express ships always strictly comply with regulations on fire prevention and fighting and rescue. On board Fully equipped with fire protection equipment, Okay regular maintenance, ensuring good performance in case of emergency. Each ship is also certified by the Vietnam Register of Ships for safety classification according to the “Rules for classification and construction of high-speed ships”, suitable for the corresponding domestic operating area. This means that the ship can only leave the port when all technical and safety requirements are met, from the hull, machinery to life-saving equipment.

Measures to Ensure Ship Safety at Phú Quốc Express
Always checked, maintained, serviced, and scheduled

Human factor – captain, crew and service staff - Phú Quốc Express trained thoroughly in maritime safety. The duties of each crew member on board are listed and specifically assigned., so that when an incident occurs, each person has a clear job. For example, there will be someone in charge of fire fighting, someone in charge of guiding passengers to put on life jackets and get on life rafts, someone to handle when passengers fall into the water... Periodically, the airline organizes training sessions, drills on fire prevention and rescue for crew members. Thanks to that, crew members always master the process of using life-saving equipment, skillfully operate fire extinguishers, fire hoses, as well as passenger evacuation skills. check, maintenance Safety equipment on board (from life jackets, life rafts to fire extinguishers, pumps) is regularly checked and fully logged. Any damage or deficiencies, if detected, are promptly repaired, so that the ship does not set sail in an unsafe condition.

Measures to Ensure Ship Safety at Phú Quốc Express
Professionally trained crew, meeting maritime requirements

In addition, Phú Quốc Express also applies proactive risk prevention operating procedures. The company uses a modern weather forecasting system, connected to international hydrometeorological data, helping captains to anticipate weather developments to adjust ship schedules accordingly. In cases of rough seas or storms, the company is ready delay or cancel flight to ensure absolute safety for passengers. Before each trip, crew members conduct safety check Ship: test the operation of the backup steering gear, communication equipment, navigation and signaling systems. In addition, the maintenance, upkeep and drydocking of the ship are carried out according to plan (at least once a year) to ensure the ship runs stably and safely in all cases.

Collaborate welcome and safety instructions for passengers Safety is also emphasized – staff will disseminate safety regulations, instruct on how to wear life jackets properly and remind passengers to comply with regulations (such as not standing on the railing, not smoking in prohibited areas, etc.). All of this creates a consistent safety culture – from preparation, operation to customer service – at Phú Quốc Express.

Thanks to serious investment in safety, Phú Quốc Express high-speed trains always achieve 5 star quality and safety. The fleet is designed according to European standards and always maintains good technical condition, along with a team of professional and experienced crew. This gives tourists complete peace of mind when choosing to travel by sea.

Phú Quốc Express – The largest fleet of catamarans in Vietnam

Measures to Ensure Ship Safety at Phú Quốc Express
Phú Quốc Express – The largest fleet of catamarans in Vietnam

With its scale and strong development orientation, Phú Quốc Express has been certified by the Vietnam Record Organization. “The largest fleet of catamarans in Vietnam”This title is not only a recognition of the number and size of ships, but also a testament to the company's serious and methodical investment capacity in improving the quality of maritime transport.

Phú Quốc Express's fleet is constantly being expanded and upgraded, while ensuring technical, safety and service consistency. All high-speed boats are newly built according to European standards, using advanced maritime technology and operated by experienced crew members. Achieving a national record once again affirms the commitment: Safety and quality are two inseparable criteria in every journey of Phú Quốc Express..

Safety commitment and invitation to visitors

With the motto "Passenger safety comes first", Phú Quốc Express commits to fully implement all security measures. safety for ships mentioned. From strictly complying with legal regulations, synchronously equipping life-saving equipment, to training people and operating procedures, all aim at the highest goal of bring absolute safety to the trip for you. Every ship leaving the port is the result of careful safety preparation, ready to respond to any unexpected situation.

Phu Quoc Express Proud to bring visitors sea experiences safe, comfortable and classy. Please feel free to choose. View prices and book now at Phú Quốc Express for a journey to explore the pearl island and beautiful destinations on the sea of Vietnam. We always welcome you on modern high-speed trains with the motto "take a big train, no worries" of Phu Quoc Express, place safe maximum security and every service is attentive. Phú Quốc Express – Safe and secure, ready to take you out to the ocean, connecting islands and seas!

Measures to Ensure Ship Safety at Phú Quốc Express
With effort and prestige - The ship is regularly honored to welcome government agencies, veterans and all passengers visiting the island.
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