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Watch: Man Falls To His Death On A Vessel At Los Angeles Port
The authorities declared that a man fell to his death on Wednesday aboard a vessel at the Port of Los Angeles (LA).
Video: Missile Hit Turkish Vessel In Ukraine’s Kherson Port
A Turkish-owned general cargo vessel was reportedly struck by a missile at the port of Kherson, sparking a fire, per the video footage captured from the scene and shipping sources.
Watch: Border Guard & Local People Rescue Vessel Caught In High Turf In Vietnam
After reports of cargo ships sinking and grounding in the East China Sea and Japan, there is fresh trouble along the Asia Pacific coast with news of a Vietnamese cargo vessel getting stranded in the high surf.
How Are Steel Coils Loaded On Ships?
Steel coils are usually shipped in bulk and stowed accordingly onto the vessel’s designated cargo holds. These steel coils weigh around 40-50 tons. Let us understand how they are loaded onto ships.
Watch: LPD “Al Fulk” For Qatar Launched In Palermo
The LPD, built entirely by Italian shipyards, is designed consistent with the RINAMIL (rules for naval ships classification) rules to ensure extremely efficient land-air-marine connections.
Watch: MSC Experts Share Short Sea Knowledge
Short Sea is a critical resource for those shipping in Europe. In fact, the total gross weight of goods transported as part of EU short sea shipping was estimated at almost 1.7 billion tonnes in 2020*.
Maritime Law & Logistics
What is an ATA Carnet in Shipping?
The acronym ATA stands for ‘temporary admission’ or ‘admission temporaire’ in French. It is an international agreement between customs authorities of certain countries that allows for the movement of goods between these countries without having to pay customs duty or having to move the goods through a bond.
What is International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)?
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code has been created to avoid problems for shipping dangerous goods by categorising the aspect & level of danger.
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Maritime Safety
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.
What is An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)?
An Epirb is specialized navigational equipment used at sea to indicate to other ships and shore about a particular ship’s whereabouts. It is an important safety device that must be carried by all seagoing vessels to alert search and rescue forces in an emergency.
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.