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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...
10 Worst Maritime Disasters in 2022
Maritime disasters have been a tragic reality throughout history. In 2022, the world witnessed several...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Ship’s Safety Drills Vs. Real Emergency: What They Don’t Tell You
At one point in our seafaring career, we all experience emergencies in one form or another. My first was a fire in the swimming pool while discharging gasoline in the Port of Amsterdam. Fortunately, I managed to survive and live on to tell the...
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...
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...