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Bilge is the lowest compartment on a ship's hull, located between floors. First recorded use of the term is from 1513
First version passed in 1914 after Titanic sinking. Current version (SOLAS 1974) entered force in 1980. Treaty requires flag states to ensure ship compliance with safety standards. As of April 2022, 167 contracting states cover 99% of global merchant ships
Ships divided into four main departments: deck, engineering, steward's, and others. Seafarers typically work 3-6 years on board before European maritime career. Administrative work has increased due to safety focus. Cross-cultural training required for merchant vessels
Titanic was the largest Olympic-class liner built for White Star Line. Built by Harland & Wolff in Belfast, measuring 882 feet long. Carried 2,224 passengers and crew, including wealthy and emigrant passengers
C-class ships are most common in poor and outlaw systems. B-class ships appear in average and wealthy systems. A-class ships are found in average and wealthy systems. S-class ships are extremely rare, with only 5% chance in outlaw systems