Guidelines

Preparation for UMS Operation On Ships [Checklist]

By Mayur Agarwal | In: Guidelines | Last Updated on April 10, 2018

Learn about the general checklist which ship engineering officers need to follow for preparation of UMS operation on board ships.

20 Hazards On Oil Tanker Ship Every Seafarer Must Know

By Anish | In: Guidelines, Marine Safety | Last Updated on March 5, 2018

Oil tanker ship is a dangerous place to work on. Learn about twenty common hazards on oil tanker ships which sea-going professionals must know.

5 Methods For MEDEVAC Or Emergency Evacuation Of Personnel at Sea

By Capt Ashish Joshi | In: Guidelines | Last Updated on February 27, 2018

Learn about the different methods for rescuing or evacuating personnel from a ship following a medical emergency.

A Guide To Plan Stowage On Chemical Tankers

By Chief Officer Abhishek Bhanawat | In: Guidelines | Last Updated on February 14, 2018

An efficient stowage plan on board ship is imperative to ensure overall safety and stability of the ship. Upon receiving a stowage query onboard a chemical tanker, the Stowage to be planned onboard chemical tankers by the concerned officer as per following points: Step 1 : Load line restrictions: The sea areas are divided into […]

14 Practical Tips For Maintenance And Operation Of Cargo Crane On Ships

By Anish | In: Guidelines | Last Updated on February 10, 2018

The maintenance and smooth operation of the ship’s cargo crane require teamwork of seafarers onboard the vessel. Learn how to efficiently handle deck cranes on board ships.

Why Nautical Mile and Knot Are The Units Used at Sea?

By Shamseer Mambra | In: Guidelines | Last Updated on January 29, 2018

Do you know why the units nautical mile and knots used for measuring distance and speed at sea? Find it out inside the article.

Best Practices For Ship’s Junior Officers On Their First Voyage

By Shilavadra Bhattacharjee | In: Guidelines | Last Updated on November 27, 2017

The rank of a junior officer has become commonplace with a lot of shipping companies recently. The gateway to having full OOW rights on a vessel, the rank is between obtaining the 2MFG license and that of Third Mate.

Role Of Seafarers In Budgeting And Cost Management On Board Ships

By Gladston Dsouza | In: Guidelines | Last Updated on September 11, 2017

Seafarers play an important part in cost management and budgeting on ships. Let’s take a look at how ship operations are carried out and what is the role and responsibility of seafarers in this process.

Construction and Working of Waste Oil Incinerator

By Anish | In: Guidelines | Last Updated on July 13, 2017

According to Annex VI of MARPOL 1973/78 Convention of IMO for prevention of air pollution from ships, the guidelines regarding the waste material storage and disposal of waste at sea need to be strictly followed.

What is Note of Protest (NoP) On Ships?

By Shilavadra Bhattacharjee | In: Guidelines | Last Updated on July 10, 2017

The Note of Protest is a declaration under oath by the Master of the ship. It covers circumstances beyond master’s control which may cause/have caused loss or damage to the ship or cargo. Read more about NoP inside the article.