Extended dry-docking is a special scheme which increases the dry dock interval of the ship from five years to seven years, providing more time for the ship to operate in water and allowing maximum dry dock scheduling flexibility. Read more about the extended dry-docking (EDD) scheme inside the article.
Wind energy is one of the most promising renewable sources of energy for ship propulsion. A variety of technologies have been developed to harness wind power which would help reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions from ships. Learn about seven of the best shipping concepts and technologies utilizing wind energy.
Seafarers carry out one of the most difficult jobs in the world. The hardships they endure at sea are known to none. It is high time for the world to notice and appreciate the tremendous jobs they do. Learn about ten important reasons for which people must thank each and every seafarer around the world.
The Double Inverted Funnel for Intervention on Shipwrecks (DIFIS) is a system to fight oil spills from shipwrecks to prevent damage to marine ecosystem. The technology is developed by the MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) and is based on the directives provided by the European Union.
The STCW convention and codes as amended by the Manila Amendements (2010) has certain mandatory requirements regarding security training of seafarers. All ship board personnel must now undertake Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PSDS) Certification course before joining the ship.
For a seafarer, it is always difficult to explain what life at sea is like. This infographic describes twelve most common myths people have about seafarers.
Working on ships is not an easy task. Negligible social life, monotonous routines, and harsh working conditions are some of the many difficulties faced by seafarers on board ships. This leads to both physical and psychological stress.
Breakdown of the marine engine is a nightmare for marine engineers as the whole ship and its operations come to a stand-still. It is for this reason that every marine engineer needs to thoroughly understand its construction and working. Find out essential resources for marine engine maintenance.
There are several issues that a seafarer faces today. There are few maritime issues that have been affecting seafarers at the professional level for some time now. In this article, we have enumerated six such issues which every seafarer should be aware of.
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