general safety

The safety management system (SMS) is an organized system planned and implemented by the shipping companies to ensure safety of the ship and marine environment. Find out what is safety management system on ships and what does it comprises of.

Maritime accident investigation reports and case studies are often used as valuable resources for educating maritime professionals regarding various reasons that lead to fatal accidents at the sea. Learning from others mistakes to enhance personal and ship safety is extremely essential. Find out seven such online resources providing value information to the marine world.

An enclosed space is a dangerous place to enter on a ship. There is a special procedure that has to followed before entering a confined space. Know more inside.

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.

The battery room of a ship is always under explosion risk as batteries release hydrogen during charging. Hydrogen is a highly explosive gas and it is therefore…