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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 in the event of an emergency. It is one of those survival crafts that seafarers use during an abandon ship situation. In order to ensure the survivability of those on...

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, which makes it difficult to carry out any type of work. To secure her in place, the crew works with shore personnel to perform mooring operations. A successful mooring...

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 countries has taken a devastating toll on merchant ships and seafarers in the region. Since the start of the Russian Invasion last February 20, 2022, there were already 15...

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SIRE 2.0 Will Upgrade Your Vetting Experience. Are You Ready?

A new inspection regime, called SIRE 2.0, will be served to all tanker vessels in the 4th quarter of 2022. According to OCIMF, this modern approach to vetting inspection will have significant improvements compared to the current version of SIRE. But we still don't...

Huge Backlog on Seaman’s Book Application Hits Seafarers

Thousands of seafarers may have to wait as early as December before they can get an appointment on their seaman's book renewal application while shipping companies are on a hiring spree for people to man their ships. CF Sharp's legal counsel, Atty. Carmela Magpantay...

How to Prevent Accidents Involving Combination Ladders

A ship's combination ladder is a setup where a pilot ladder is used in conjunction with an accommodation ladder to facilitate the embarkation and disembarkation of marine pilots. Since ladders are the only means of access on board, their proper rigging is always an...

What is an Embarkation Ladder and How is it Used?

I must admit. Embarkation ladders were one of the most confusing nautical terms I encountered in school. These two words, simple as they are when separated, got me puzzled when combined. Partly because, the term "embarkation" in the most nautical sense, usually...
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