Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) is used on ships to send & receive distress signal and maritime safety information via a satellite or radio communication equipment.
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.
When a ship’s captain hands over the command of the ship to a new captain, there are several formalities and procedures involved. Handing over of the ship at the master level is a responsible job which needs to be carried out without neglecting any important points. Find out the procedure for handing over of ship’s command.
The Ports in French also play a significant role in the export and import trade of the country. The country is the second-largest exporter and importer in Europe after Germany. Let us look into the most important ports in France.
Propeller renewal of a ship is not just about removing the existing propeller and installing a new one, but there are many other significant factors to overcome. Learn about the procedure for ship propeller renewal inside the article.
IALA Buoyage System established a single set of rules throughout the world with the aim of improving navigational safety at sea and to solve differences of opinions. Find out more about the different marks the IALA buoyage system provides
As the ladder was being lowered from its stowed position, the wire rope parted and the gangway fell and hung vertically along the ship’s side.
Main engine and auxiliary engine are the two prime components in a ship’s engine room, on which, the entire operation of the vessel is dependent. There are several other important machineries that are necessary to support these two main components; however, one equipment without which any of the above mentioned machines cannot do away with…
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