The Maritime Industry Guide
The time before the ship safety equipment survey is a hectic one for the crew as several important equipment and systems are required to be checked, overhauled and renewed. Learn about ten important points which ship’s crew must not miss when preparing for safety equipment survey.
One of the most vital aspects of trading with tanker ships is loading and unloading of the cargo with utmost safety and efficiency. Chief Officer Abhishek Bhanawat explains important points for committing cargo quantities to charterers in tanker ships.
Container security initiative, a bilateral informative transfer system started by US Coast Guard, aims to increase the level of security at US ports. Learn more about the benefits of CSI and its importance to the marine world.
Deck lifting equipment helps in transferring heavy loads on board ships. As these systems carry extremely heavy weight, proper maintenance at regular intervals of time is a must. Learn about twelve important points that must be considered while handling deck lifting equipment.
Container security initiative (CSI) is an initiative by U.S to increase maritime security at its container ports. Find out how container security initiative helps in fighting terrorism and the system that makes it run.
Information exchange is an important system to enhance the operation and safety of maritime industry. We enumerate six important benefits of information exchange system which can work wonders for the shipping world.
Pallets are plane (flat) structures utilised in cargo container ships for supporting goods or containers. Cargo consignments are piled atop these structures, the process being referred to as palletizing.
Though a variety of mistakes can occur while operating deck machinery systems, there are a few mistakes which very common on all types of ships. Deck officers must take extra precautions with eight of the most common mistakes involved with deck machinery operations mentioned in this article.
The UK Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) finally launches the beach lifeboat launching and recovery system.