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What’s Your Liferaft Equipment Packs, SOLAS A or SOLAS B?
A liferaft is a vital piece of safety equipment on board a ship that can provide refuge for crew members...
The Ultimate Guide to Mooring Operations Best Practices & Techniques
When a vessel is docked, she is at the mercy of the forces of nature. Wind and current can push her away,...
15 Merchant Ships Bombed During the Russia – Ukraine War
It has been almost a year since Russia invaded Ukraine last 2022. The ongoing conflict between the two...
Emergency Generator on Ships – What No One Tells You
Having power and electricity is vital for ships to function at sea. It does not matter if it is a small...
Types of Bulk Carriers by Design, Sizes, and Regional Trades
After hearing my seafarer friend talk about his interview on the different types of bulk carriers, I...
What Does a Deck Cadet Do and How Much is His Salary?
If you think that a deck cadet is an indispensable part of the shipboard organization, this will...
10 Worst Maritime Disasters in 2022
Maritime disasters have been a tragic reality throughout history. In 2022, the world witnessed several...
99 Reasons Why I Love Working On Ships
Some people say it's all about the money. And for me, it's about the money too, along with 98 other...
Ship Security Alert System – The Silent Alarm That We Need
A few days ago, we talked about the ship's emergency alarms and how bombastic, disturbing, and noisy they...
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What To Do When You Hear a Man Overboard Alarm
What’s the big deal when a person falls into the water? If you are a seaman, you can just swim to the nearest shore, right? Or you can wait for the ship to turn around and pick you up. But that is not the case. As a matter of priority, a man...
What are the Types of Ship’s Emergency Alarm Signals?
Would you rather have a healthy, restful sleep and wake up in a pool of water, or be disturbed by a...
MARINA to Speed Up Processing of COP/ COC Using New Policy
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) posted new policies for the filing of applications and rapid...