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 entry fatalities still continue to account for a considerable fraction of deaths at sea to this day. A 2020 ITF report revealed a total of…
Break bulk cargo consists of individually handled units such as steel, machinery, and bagged goods, loaded piece by piece onto ships.
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), 1994, Regulation 90, grants the right to all states to register ships under their flags and to sail them on the high seas. The flag states as part of their responsibility is expected to maintain administrative, technical, and social oversight over their ships. UNCLOS…
LCB and LCF govern a ship’s trim and stability. Here is how they differ from LCG, and how deck officers apply them with hydrostatic tables and MCT1cm.
How much does a cargo ship weigh? A clear breakdown of displacement, deadweight tonnage, lightship weight, and how draft surveys calculate it.
What beaching a ship means, when a master beaches a damaged ship, the procedure and refloating, and how beaching yards in South Asia scrap old ships today.
The production of automobiles has become an increasingly worldwide business, which has led to a growth in the demand for international shipping of vehicles. RO-RO ships are ideal for this kind of operation as they are designed and optimized to transport auto, rolling equipment, and breakbulk cargo. Ro-Ro is the acronym for the expression “Roll-on,…
What a ship or port agent does: the five types of agent, duties before, during and after a port call, owner vs charterer appointment, fees and US filings.
Ships are among the oldest means of transport in the world. Although they are associated with transporting goods, modern ships are equipped to offer passengers and the crew a memorable travel experience. Most of the ships today are about 1000 feet long and carry close to 6000 passengers on average. Do we have ships bigger…
Pyrotechnics is an important part of life-saving equipment onboard. It may prove useful in the event of an emergency. There are multiple ways for people in distress to get the attention of the search and rescue team. It may be visual, sound, or radio communication. Pyrotechnics is one of the most effective methods used onboard…