The Maritime Industry Guide
The carriage of solid bulk cargo possess potential hazards on ships and thus require efficient and safe stowage and shipment. Let’s take a look at nine of the most common hazards posed by dry bulk cargo.
Cargo operations on board oil tankers is a risky job for both the ship and its crew. Proper steps should be taken along with safety precautionary measures to ensure safe cargo handling operations.
In the frenzy and excitement while signing-off from the ship, seafarers often overlook important things, which can land them into problem later on. Mentioned herein are ten important points seafarers must not forget during singing off from ship.
Safety of life at sea is the highest concern in the shipping industry and therefore several norms and regulations have been laid down to meet
The international shore connection is a universal hose connection that is to be provided on all ships as per the SOLAS requirement. The purpose of the International Shore Connection is to keep a standby hose attachment to get a connection from shore or from other ships in case there is a total failure of pumps onboard.
Under the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), every shipping company is required to appoint a company security officer, who would take care of the ship’s safety and security. Find out about the responsibilities of company security officer inside the article.
The International Ship and Port Facility Security code or the ISPS Code has played an important role in ensuring security and safety in the maritime industry after the gruesome terrorist attack of 9/11. What are these changes and what are the after effects. Find out inside the article.
The International safety management (ISM) code play an important role in order to ensure the safety of life, ship, and environment. Several factors work together to ensure that the ISM code is properly implemented on board ships. Find out how ISM code is implemented on ships.
Seafarers have to face several dangerous diseases, disorders and injuries while working on board ships. Learn about seven of the most dangerous diseases/disorders seafarers must be aware of.