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Next time you are navigating in the Singapore Strait, just imagine if there was no traffic Separation scheme in that are

In today's time, it would be hard to believe that there was a time when sailors could legally throw oil in water. Th

Shipping regulations are being adopted and entering in force each day. The infographic aims to highlight key shipping regulations entering in force.

This post deals with the functioning of P&I clubs and how shipowners benefit from P&I clubs when compared to the general insurance.

I can site a number of incidents where either the chief engineer or master is sentenced for a prison term ranging from

Let me narrate you a real story. A ship was to arrive in a US port after a long sailing. Foam sample for fixed foam

In this post I have tried to make few of the marine engineering concepts easier to understand specially for deck officers who are not much involved with E/R.

If I ask you, who is the registered owner of your ship, will you be able to get this information ? I am sure y

I have earlier discussed at length about the civil liability convention. If you want to know about fund convention, I wo

There were few weaknesses in the Hague rules. To address these weaknesses, more modernised version of Hague rules were introduced. These rules were called

Raise your hand if you think NBDP is more ignored equipment of GMDSS system. If I was with a group of deck officers

Treaty and convention are two words that looks to have same meaning. Too often I hear the question about difference b

Honest Question: Do you like navigating on paperless ships ? I am not usually a betting man, but I'd wager that you l

Heavy traffic, extra Look out posted, hours of darkness. Suddenly the GPS is gone !!! Ever experienced this ? Believe

This post take you through the calculations part of draft survey and basics of these calculations. Drafts survey is acceptable method of cargo measurement.

ISM code has been the most controversial among all the chapters of SOLAS. There are plenty of seafarers and shore staff

There were few weaknesses in the Hague rules. To address these weaknesses, more modernised version of Hague rules were introduced. These rules were called

Actions required in restricted visibility can be confusing. With this infographic, I try to simplify the action required in restricted visibility in form of a checklist.

I still remember the condition that was put by our first chief officer for us to enter wheelhouse and keep a watch wit

Knowledge of these rules can a give new view point to the seafarers about what are the responsibilities of the carrier for whom they work.