ANEK LINES is also certified in accordance to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 and to the Council Regulation on the Safety Management of Roll-on/Roll-off/ Passenger ferries.
Regarding the fire safety equipment, all ships are very well equipped with prevention, detection and fire extinguishing systems. MINOAN LINES Company provides its passengers with the most high-standard equipment in terms of security. Apart from the detection systems of possible sources of fire, influx of water in the garages and double bottom areas, MINOAN LINES ships are equipped with fire-safety doors and water-tight doors. Moreover, flame retardant materials have been used for the building of the recently constructed ships.
All the vessels of the Ferries have fire safety doors/hatches that seal automatically to isolate areas of the vessel in case of fire, fire warning buttons and automatic smoke detectors. Furthermore, there are portable fire extinguishers, permanent fire extinguishing system in the engine room, as well as sprinklers and a drencher system in the garage area for the protection of the passengers’ cars.
The Greece Ferries are equipped with all kinds of life safety means, including personal lifejackets with their own light and whistle, life buoys, as well as rescue boats found all around the vessel.
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