Maritime safety articles, information on safety equipment, drill procedures, tips on increasing maritime safety…
Many of the world’s mosquito species can transmit a number of diseases, of which malaria and dengue are the most common today and the ones most likely to affect seafarers. Falling ill at sea or at a port far away from home can be a very difficult situation for the seafarer and his/her family and a challenge for the remaining crew and the ship operator.
Conventional personal life saving equipment can be used to save life of only one person at a time. D-Rescue is a multi-rescue life preserver that can be used for simultaneous rescues. Find out more about this amazing produce inside the article.
Drills on board ships play an important role in preparing the crew for emergency situations. Learn about ten important safety drills and training procedures for ship’s engine room.
Accidents in the ship’s engine room are extremely common during dry dock operations. Such accidents are harmful to the ship’s crew and property. Find out ten of the most common types of accidents that can occur in the ship’s engine room during the dry dock.
Beaching a life boat during an emergency situation is not an easy task as it involves many hazards. Find out more as to how to safety beach a life boat in the article inside.
Riding squads are group of workmen, other than qualified seafarers, who work onboard ships for any specific or general purpose. The increasing number of riding gangs is creating several problems for the seafarers and also to the shipping industry. Read more about riding squads inside.
Staying afloat in sea water during emergency situation, before a rescue team reaches you, requires a lot of hard work and patience. Find out how to stay afloat in sea water in the right manner in the article.
A healthy relationship between chief officer and port terminal representatives is the key to “hassle-free” cargo operations. Find out what points a chief mate must keep in mind while dealing with shore personnel.
Proper Lifting techniques & procedure will avoid strain on your back which are responsible for back problems like back pain and other type of back injury. Learn how to avoid back injury on ships.