Marine Safety
Types of Lifeboats Used On Ship
Lifeboat is one of the most important life saving equipments onboard a ship, which is used at the time of extreme emergencies for abandoning a ship.
Marine Safety
What is An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)?
An Epirb is a specialized navigational equipment used at sea to indicate other ships and shore about a particular ship’s whereabouts.
Marine Navigation
The Importance of Vessel Tracking System
These days one can effectively track and monitor everything that one wishes to. A vessel tracking system, as the name suggests is a collection of equipments which enable marine and naval vessels to track, identify and monitor a ship’s position, location and any other detail that might be important in maneuvering and stabilizing a ship’s route and course.
Marine Safety
What is an Inert Gas or IG System on Ships?
Oil tankers carry oil of different grade and quality having property to produce flammable vapors and gases when loaded for transportation. These gases can easily catch fire. An IG system is thus used to protect the ship from fire.
Marine Safety
What to Do in Case of Purifier Room Fire?
A purifier room is one of the most probable places in the engine room of the ship to catch fire. Find out more about the purifier room fire in the article inside.
Marine Electrical
Preferential Trips on Ship : Construction and Working
Preferential trip is a kind of electrical arrangement on ship which is designed to disconnect the non-essential circuit i.e. non-essential load from the main bus
Marine Environment
The Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System: Saving Ships from Tsunami
Tsunami that came in 2005 caused havoc not only in the coastal areas but also in the shipping industry. Learn how the Ocean Tsunami Warning System can help the shipping industry in the article inside
What is An Oil Spill Kit?
The best hands-on way to tackle an oil spill problem is to use an oil spill kit. An oil spill kit comes with the necessary
Case Studies
Real Life Accident: Crew Member Falls Overboard, Loses Life
A crew member loses his life after falling overboard between the ship and the dock while working on the deck. Read inside the article to find more about the incident.