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Clear outward view for

safer navigation

additional windows, depending on the wheelhouse windows, permanently

bridge layout.tinted windows are not a satisfactory
Rule 5 of the International Collision solution as they can create problems

Regulations entitled ‘Look-out’ reads when navigating at night.
“every vessel shall at all times maintain a Due to the ever-increasing demands

proper look-out by sight and hearing as of the marine industry for improved
well as by all means appropriate in the safety and comfort, most newbuilds

prevailing circumstances and conditions and vessels undergoing retroit are now

Tso as to make full appraisal of the specifying the installation of retractable
he sun has always been a problem situation and the risk of collision.”sunscreens for navigation windows.

for seafarers at sea, as the heat Solar Solve Marine claims it has the A company spokesman said: “As a
and glare generated by the sun solution in its SOLASOLV anti-glare, heat- smaller item of equipment, sunscreens

can make safe navigation a dificult task.rejecting roller screens, type approved by are sometimes an afterthought for ship
There are several documents of Lloyds, ABS and DNV-GL. They are said designers and builders, but the beneits

legislation which stipulate there must to reduce glare and relection by up to they provide to crew are signiicant.
be a means to allow a clear view at all 93% and reduce heat by up to 87%.Electronic displays are easier to read, eye

times, regardless of weather conditions, Solar Solve Marine, based at the strain is signiicantly reduced and a clear
through a minimum of two forward- Port of Tyne, UK says that while it might outward view is maintained to ensure

facing windows, plus the possibility ofbe tempting to specify tinted glass forsafer navigation.” u

54 The SHIP Supplier Issue 65 2015