University of Basrah Organizes Symposium on the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
The College of Marine Science at the University of Basrah organized a scientific symposium titled “The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)”, aiming to raise awareness of maritime safety and enhance understanding of the procedures followed in maritime academies.
The symposium featured a lecture by Captain Ali Jumaa Khalaf Al-Aboudah, who reviewed the key provisions of the convention, safety procedures, and the wireless communication devices used within the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
The event also highlighted the university’s role in promoting maritime safety principles within the framework of sustainable development and in raising community awareness about this vital field.
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