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What is Emergency Eye Wash?

Emergency Eye Wash A safety device providing immediate water flow for flushing eyes exposed to chemicals, smoke, or contaminants on board.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Emergency Eye Wash” Used in Practice?

Chief mate, verify emergency eye wash stations in engine room and chemical store are clean and unobstructed.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Emergency Eye Wash?

A safety device providing immediate water flow for flushing eyes exposed to chemicals, smoke, or contaminants on board.

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