No container is allowed to be loaded on board a ship unless its Verified Gross Mass or VGM has been declared by the shipper to the shipboard personnel and/or to port representatives. Find out more about the importance of SOLAS VGM in the shipping industry.
The time before the load line survey is a tough one for all onboard ship. Checkout these fifteen important points that seafarers shouldn’t miss while preparing for the load line survey.
As the winters set in, in the northern hemisphere things start to get a little difficult for the seafarer as the ship moves towards sub-zero temperature, making cold weather precautions for ships extremely important.
An efficient stowage plan on board a ship is imperative to ensure the overall safety and stability of the vessel. Upon receiving a stowage query onboard a…
The task of centrifuge is to remove solid contamination from liquid and to remove undesirable liquid (water) from useful liquids (fuel). Learn about the construction and working of high speed centrifuge in the article inside.
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.
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.
What does the term “Sea Time” mean in the maritime industry? Sea time is a term that holds a very important part in a seafarer’s professional life. Find out why it is important inside the article?
In this article, we will discuss the life raft release system and launching procedure which includes -Auto release with Hydrostatic Release Unit; Manually launching; Launching by Davits.
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