Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, which provides a broad perspective to the seafarer’s rights and fortification at work, is set to improve the working condition of seafarers around the world. Learn about the important aspects of MLC, 2006 inside the article.
Ship dismantling or ship recycling is the process of breaking down a ship when it completes its operational life. The process of ship dismantling generally takes place in ship breaking yards in Asia. Learn how ship dismantling is done inside the article.
Container terminals around the world are classified into different types on the basis of their ownership. Learn about various types of container terminals inside the article.
The HNS Convention is an acronym for the IMO’s International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea.
A variety of ship disposal techniques have been used in the maritime industry since the start. Some of these methods have been discontinued whereas some are still used in several parts of the world. Learn more about ten major ship disposal techniques.
The NP 247(2) is the second part of the Admiralty Annual Summary of Notices to Mariners which is issued early and contains updates on sailing directions and miscellaneous nautical publications.
Merchant ships have a marking on their hulls known as the Plimsoll line or the Plimsoll mark, which indicates the limit until which ships can be loaded with enough cargo.
Seafarers on ships know how to manage rest and working hours on ships irrespective of any document stating the same. Is the fuss over maintaining working hours on ships overrated?
An intermodal container is standardized of transporting cargo, which requires more than one transportation modality. Find out more about intermodal containers and their importance inside the article.
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 will finally come into action on August 30th 2013. The convention would implement a standardized framework for living and working condition of seafarers around the world.
Ballast water management plan is implemented on board ships to reduce the harmful effects of ballast water. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about ballast water exchange and ballast water management plan.
The Drug & Alcohol Policy for ships is a mandatory regulation, which is to be strictly followed by those working on ships. Find out what exactly is mentioned in the drug and alcohol policy of ships.
