According to naval architects, ships must always be capable of dealing with a wide range of external and internal factors that may affect their seaworthiness and the safety of their […]
The construction and functionality of maritime boats and offshore constructions are governed by and upheld by the ship classification society, a non-governmental entity. In this article, we will look into […]
Just like government entities governing rules for citizens, certain laws govern the rules for ships and offshore structures which are governed by bodies called classification societies. The classification society is […]
You might have spotted the symbolic representation and alphabet regardless of their dimensions and location on different vessels. These ship hull markings may seem familiar to us, yet often, they […]
Have you ever wondered what the interior of a commercial ship hull looks like? What might be the different subdivisions, tanks, and so on? The aft peak tank is the […]
Every ship is required by international law to be registered in a country known as its flag state. Flag of convenience, the process of documenting a ship in a country […]
Despite the fact that the risks associated with entry into enclosed spaces on ships are well known and discussed extensively in company safety manuals under the ISM code, enclosed space […]
The efficiency of a ship is determined by how well all the ship’s machinery and operating systems are maintained. To ensure such conditions are maintained, SOLAS Chapter-I Regulation-10, stipulates that […]