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How Shippers Select Container Carriers – 11 Important Factors
Let’s delve into the factors that shippers consider to select container carriers -and understand how they influence the decision of which carrier to use and the relative importance of each element.
Watch: Impressive Manoeuvre And Docking In 3 Minutes Of Ship At Mesta Port Of Greece (DRONE VIDEO)
With an impressive clockwise maneuver, Captain Makarios Lyras moored the ship Blue Star Patmos in the port of Mesta in 3 minutes.
Watch: Port Of Rotterdam Authority Abandons Normal Amsterdam Water Level (NAP) After 200 Years
The Normal Amsterdam Water Level (NAP) has been used as the basis for Vessel Traffic Services in the port of Rotterdam for some 200 years. On 1 July, the Port of Rotterdam Authority will abandon NAP in shipping communication.
Safety Features on LNG Powered Ships
There has been a tremendous increase in the transportation of LNG, as the value and scope of the LNG trade have risen. There are, however, some safety drawbacks that must be taken into consideration.
Watch: Updated Standards Improve Maritime Workers’ Protection
Millions of people depend directly on the sea for their livelihoods and hundreds of millions more rely on them for food. Safeguarding the rights and conditions of seafarers has been part of the ILO’s work for more than 100 years.
Which is the Most Efficient Ship Engine in the World?
Do you know which is the most efficient engine in the world? The Wärtsilä 31DF dual-fuel engine, designed by the Finnish engine manufacturer Wärtsilä, is now regarded as the world’s most powerful ship engine.
Maritime Law & Logistics
Chartering vs Owning Vessels: Carrier strategies, Rationale, and Advantages & Disadvantages
Let’s take a look at the relative merits and demerits of owning or chartering vessels, as well as Carrier strategies when it comes to evaluating whether to own vessel or charter.
How to Calculate Ocean Freight Charges?
Do you know how to calculate Ocean Freight Charges? Let’s find out in the article inside.
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Maritime Safety
6 Benefits of Information Exchange in the Maritime Industry
Information exchange is an important system to enhance the operation and safety of maritime industry. We enumerate six important benefits of information exchange system which can work wonders for the shipping world.
How Ships are Protected from Lightning – Ships Earthing System
A ship always has hazards around her while she sails across the sea. Most of these dangers belong…
Maritime Electrical
How to Minimize the Risks of an Electrical Shock on a Ship?
Electrical shock is the worst kind of accident on a ship. In this article you will learn about ways to prevent electrical shock on a ship. Read inside the article to find more.
How Maintenance of Navigation Lights is Done On Ships?
Navigation lights of the ships still play an important role in ship navigating procedures at sea. These lights require periodic maintenance to ensure smooth functioning. Find out the basics of navigation lights maintenance on ships.
How to Do Busbar Inspection and Maintenance on Ships?
Inspection of busbars in main and emergency switchboards on ships is important to prevent accidents caused due to electrical faults such as short circuits, fire etc. Learn how busbar inspection is to be done on board ships by taking all necessary safety precautions.