Tag: Maripedia

Long Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT) is a system which requires applicable ships to transmit their identity and position every 6 hours.

Protection and Indemnity insurance, more commonly known as P&I insurance, is a type of mutual maritime coverage offered by a P&I club. While marine insurance companies offer "hull and machinery" coverage for shipowners and cargo insurance for cargo owners, a P&I club covers broader, open-ended risks that conventional insurers are typically unwilling to insure.

Most of us are familiar with the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree with lights and sparkly ornaments, but do you know that Greeks have a deep-rooted tradition of decorating a small boat –‘’karavaki’’ in Greek- for Christmas?

Onboard carbon capture and storage (CCS), a technology based on liquid absorption, makes it possible to reduce carbon emissions by up to 70%, according to Wärtsila. 

In its latest report, UNCTAD refers to the current multifaceted challenges facing maritime transport and discusses how maritime trade is being upended by disruptions, including in maritime chokepoints.

A recent Marine Notice issued by the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) describes the requirements for special purpose ships (SPS), highlights that the SPS Code remains non-mandatory, and defines who qualifies as Special Personnel on board.

Oxygen-depleting cargoes and materials onboard ships refer to substances that can consume or displace oxygen within confined spaces like cargo holds, leading to hazardous conditions for crew members.

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.

A previous IMO Circular provides guidance on cold water survival and comprehensive information which can help seafarers, trained as first-aid providers, to treat those rescued from cold conditions.

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.