Tag: Do you know

When it comes to garbage management on ships, the color-coding of garbage bins is an important practice for ensuring proper segregation, handling, and disposal.

NorthStandard P&I Club has published a guide on "Bulk Cargo Liquefaction and Dynamic Separation", exploring the phenomenon and presenting best practices to mitigate its impact. 

The American P&I Club has issued a guidance that highlights the importance of indepth training, robust familiarity with the specific lifeboat onboard, and rigorous maintenance routines to ensure the safety and reliability of lifeboats.

An initial survey refers to a complete inspection conducted before a ship is put into service, encompassing all items relating to a particular certificate. This ensures that the relevant requirements are complied with and that these items are satisfactory for the intended service of the ship.

Navigating the vast and unpredictable seas comes with its own set of challenges and risks. That's where the Ship Security Assessment (SSA) plays a pivotal role.

In an era where maritime security is paramount, a Ship Security Plan (SSP) stands as a bulwark against potential threats to vessels and their crews. But what exactly does an SSP entail?

The Republic of Marshall Islands had issued a guide on MARPOL Annex V - Prevention of Garbage Pollution from Ships to inform interested parties of the relevant regulations and rules regarding the subject of how to properly dispose of garbage onboard. 

Carriers, ports, terminal operators, and customers all seek to optimize their operations, reduce waiting times, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. But what is Just-in-Time and how can in help with efficiency? 

A dead, roadkill animal run over by a car on the highway is a sad and gruesome sight that most people have seen. But did you know there is ocean roadkill as well?

“Eurika! (I have found)”... Shouted Archimedes after he sunk in his bathtub, but did you know that the discovery behind that Eurika is the reason why ships float?