Maritime Law
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) – The Ultimate Guide
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) stands as one of the two solid pillars that support the maritime industry. Find out everything you want to know about SOLAS in this article.
Marine Safety
Important Points for Committing Cargo Quantities in Tanker Ships
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.
Marine Safety
What are Pallets and Palletizing in Shipping?
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.
Marine Safety
How to Take Care of Cargo on Container Ships at Sea?
On container ships, cargo is carried in standardized containers, which are placed one over the other and secured using lashing. Proper care must be taken for monitoring the cargo containers when the ship is at the sea. Find out how to take care of cargo on container ships in the article inside.
Marine Safety
Why Cargo Tank Atmosphere Evaluation is Done on Tanker Ships?
Evaluation of cargo tank atmosphere is done on tanker ships to measure the content of harmful and flammable gases before entering the tanks. Find out more about the importantce to do cargo tank atmosphere evaluation on ships.
Fire Fighting CO2 System for Cargo holds
The most frequently used system for fighting fire in cargo holds of a general cargo ship is the Co2 flooding system. The Co2 system consists
What is Marine Asbestos Survey?
Marine asbestos survey is an important necessity in today’s times. Asbestos is a very dangerous material which has the potency to cause several serious diseases
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,