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.
Guidelines
Construction and Working of Waste Oil Incinerator
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?
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.
General Overview of Central Cooling System on Ships
On ships, the central cooling system helps in cooling down all working machinery through circulating fresh water. Let’s take a look at how this system works in the article inside.
What is the Responsibility of the Master after Abandoning a Ship?
In case of unfortunate accidents at sea wherein the crew has to abandon the ship, the master should perform certain duties as mentioned in the article.
What To Do On Joining A Ship As Navigational Watchkeeper (3/O & 2/O)
Learn about all important things a navigational officer, especially 2nd officer and 3rd officer, has to perform on joining a ship.
Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) on a Ship Explained
Just like in Airplanes, a ship is also provided with a black box known as Voyage data recorder. The VDR helps for reconstruction of the voyage details and vital information during an accident investigation.
Entries To Be Made in Ship’s Engine Room Logbook
Logbooks are an important part of daily routines carried out onboard ships as they help in keeping together all important records and parameters for future reference.
Reasons for Cylinder Liner Wear and Ways to Measure it
Learn about various reasons that lead to cylinder liner wear in ship’s engine and how it can be minimised. Also, learn how to measure cylinder liner wear.
Understanding Nautical Flag Etiquettes
Nautical flag etiquette have stood the test of time and if not extensively, they are still displayed on vessels when absolutely important (e.g, entering a port). Learn about some important flag etiquettes in this article.
How and Why to Take Manual Sounding On Ship?
Sounding is a term used for taking measurement of the amount of fluids in the tanks of a ship. Let’s take a look at the importance of taking manual sounding and the method of taking the same.
20 Points To Consider For Handling and Taking Care of Batteries On Ships
Batteries are used in almost every important equipment onboard ships, and yet not much attention is paid for their care and handling. Learn about important points to consider while using batteries on board ships.
Sounding and Different Methods of Taking Sounding on a Ship
Sounding is a term used for measuring the level of fluids in various tanks on the ship. Lean more about sounding and different methods of taking sounding on a ship.
22 Important Points For Vetting Checklist Of Ship’s Third Officer
The time right before vetting is a tiring period on board ships. Checkout 22 important points to be included in the vetting checklist of a ship’s third officer.
Accommodation Ladder On Ships – Requirements, Operations and Maintenance
Accommodation ladders on board ships is one of the most important equipment. Learn about the requirements, operations and maintenance of accommodation ladder inside the article.
Important Pilot Transfer Arrangements And SOLAS Requirements For Ships
Learn about the importance of observing safe pilot boarding arrangements on ships such as pilot ladder in accordance with SOLAS requirements.
9 Points to Remember When Dropping Ship Anchor in Emergency
Dropping of ship anchor is done during emergency to reduce the speed of the vessel as swiftly as possible to prevent any forthcoming mishap. Learn about nine important points to consider during this emergency procedure.
What is Chain Register On Board Ships?
Chain register is usually a blue coloured booklet also referred to as Form 99 on board ships. Do you know about the content of this important record? Read more inside the article.
What Are Common Maritime Frauds And Illegal Activities On Board Ships?
Maritime frauds can occur anywhere; be it a vessel, a shipping company office or a trading company transporting goods by sea. Learn more about common fraudulent activities that take place in the shipping industry.
FREE Digital Guides: Launching 2 New Guides For Mariners
We would like to announce that we are launching two more FREE ebooks today – 1. “A Brief Introduction To Important Ship Mooring Techniques” for deck department and 2. “A Brief Overview Of Ship’s Auxiliary Engine” for engine department. The content of the ebooks are as below: A Brief Introduction To Important Ship Mooring Techniques […]
Understanding Bridge Resource Management And Its Key Elements On Board Ships
Bridge resource management or BRM was adopted in the early 1990s by the maritime industry as a safety and error management tool. Learn more about BRM and its key elements on board ships in this article.
10 Safety Points for Remote Manoeuvring System of Marine Engine
It is imperative for marine engineers to understand the know-how of the remote control system provided for maneuvering the main engine. Let’s take a look at ten safety points for Remote Manoeuvring System of marine engine.
7 Points To Remember When Manning And Supervising Ship’s Survival Craft
Regular maintenance of lifeboats, life rafts and other such safety entities are extremely important on board ships. Let’s take a look at seven important points that must be considered while manning and supervising ship’s survival crafts.
New FREE eBook – Understanding Commercial Operations & Documentation On Oil Tankers
Download our new ebook – A Brief Guide To Understanding Cargo Operations and Documentation On Oil Tankers.
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