Maritime accident investigation reports and case studies are often used as valuable resources for educating maritime professionals regarding various reasons that lead to fatal accidents at the sea. Learning from others mistakes to enhance personal and ship safety is extremely essential. Find out seven such online resources providing value information to the marine world.
Highest consideration factor is given to human life at sea while dealing with any type of emergency and life saving appliances plays an important role in saving lives in all types of emergency situation. A ship is assigned with different types of life saving appliances for various emergency situations and their operating and maintenance procedures…
Oil tankers carry oil of different grade and quality having property to produce flammable vapors and gases when loaded for transportation. These gases can easily catch fire. An IG system is thus used to protect the ship from fire.
Shipping has been one of the oldest modes of transporting passengers and cargo. Ships enter the boundaries of several international waters during its transoceanic voyages and visit posts of different countries. According to maritime law, no ship or ship’s crew member can enter authorised territorial water of any country without carrying valid documents.
Life-threatening accidents on board ships can occur as a result of several reasons. Learn ten most common and dangerous accidents that occur on ships. It is important that seafarers have thorough knowledge on these type of accidents.
An enclosed space is a dangerous place to enter on a ship. There is a special procedure that has to followed before entering a confined space. Know more inside.
It is very important for a seafarer to know what to do in bad weather warning situation so that ship can be prepared for rough seas and heavy weather sailing.
A preferential trip is a kind of electrical arrangement on the ship which is designed to disconnect the non-essential circuit i.e. non-essential load from the main bus bar in case of partial failure or overload of the main supply The non-essential circuits or loads on ships are air conditioning, exhaust and ventilation fans, and galley…
A ship’s engine room is a highly accidental prone area because of several machinery and electrical systems running simultaneously. Learn about ten of the most dangerous engine room accidents that has caused severe damage in the past to the ship’s property and its crew.
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