Asbestos on Ships: Is the Toxic Still in Use?
Asbestos is a material which is banned and prohibited to be used on board ships because of the several health hazards that it poses. However, there are…
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Why Does a Vessel Sinks?
A ship or a vessel will not sink unless and until there is some major hazard or mishap talking place on board it. Though a vessel is built as per the stringent rules and regulations of classification societies, there are still 101 ways which can make a vessel sink.
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Look At Different Kinds Of Lightening Protection Systems Before Choosing Any One
It is said that lightening never strikes the same object twice; well it does not have to, once is enough to destroy beyond salvation. This is much…
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What is Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)?
The emergency training that is offered to people who work in an offshore facility or are about to join offshore vessels is known as BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training). BOSIET is a very simple training program that covers all major and minor points of safe working in the offshore facility. The course duration is mainly of three days.
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Facts About Man Over Board Rescue System
The man over board rescue system consists of an absolute rescue gear which is apt to pull up a person thrown overboard, back onto the boat. It…
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The Intricacies of Marine Salvage
Ever heard about marine salvage? Marine salvage is nothing but rescuing ships which are grounded or have met with similar accidents. Find out more about marine salvage in the article inside.
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What are the Periodic Safety Routines that Should be Carried Out on a Ship?
Onboard ship different machinery, alarms, and safety equipments need to be checked periodically to ensure the overall safety of ship. In case you have to make a checklist of things to make sure the ship runs safe, what are the things that you would include? We have made a list of important things that should be checked without fail for the overall safety of the ship.
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A Brief Introduction to Survival Radios
Survival radios are radios for communication which help ships and ships’ crew during emergencies. A survival radio forms one of the most essential parts of the survival…
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LSD 100: A Non-Lethal Way to Fight Piracy at Sea
With increase in piracy activities at high seas, many weapons and equipments have been developed to fight pirates. Though pirates are a threat to maritime industry, using…
