Nautical Science
Discover the Top 10 LNG Carrier Operators in the World
The global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been on the rise in recent years, making the LNG carrier industry more vital than ever. LNG carriers are responsible for transporting LNG from the production site to the consumption site, and the companies operating these vessels play a crucial role in the industry. In this …
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Unmanned Machinery Spaces or UMS on Ships
Engine room watchkeeping is a continuous way for the watch to monitor and attend to the engine room and be able to rectify and troubleshoot problems that may occur anytime. Unfortunately, this is only applicable to conventional ships in which UMS or Unattended or Unmanned Machinery Space system is not yet installed. UMS is an …
What Is Ship Detention? Procedure, List of Common Reasons
Port State Control (PSC) refers to the inspections and regulations that port states employ on foreign ships entering their own ports to ensure safe shipping and prevent ship-caused pollution. Port States have the authority to detain a ship until any deficiencies that could jeopardize the safety or create maritime environmental damage are addressed to assure …
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What Is Meant Of Trimming During Loading Ship Of Bulk Cargo?
A major requirement during the carriage of goods at sea is that the carriage should be done in a way that avoids damage to the carrying vessel. Since most solid bulk cargoes are usually heavy high-density cargoes, vessels loading solid bulk cargoes are subject to structural deformation because of uneven weight distribution. Cargo trimming is …
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What Is A Recognized Security Organization or RSO?
In the wake of the 9/11 attack in the United States, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) developed the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) as a comprehensive set of measures designed to respond to perceived threats to ships and port facilities. Part A of the Code and SOLAS Chapter XI-2 mandated contracting …
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Capesize Bulk Carriers: A Complete Overview of Giant Ships
Cargo ships are an essential part of international trade, transporting goods all over the world. There are many different types of cargo ships, each suited to carrying different types of cargo and operating in different environments and Capesize bulk carrier is one of the most famous because of its sizes. A Capesize bulk carrier is …
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What Is the Safe Speed of A Ship? COLREGs Rule 6 Explained!
Speed is an important characteristic of a ship. It impacts a ship’s economic performance as well as her ability to avoid danger. Because of the importance of speed to the safe operation of a ship and the fact that there is no numerical value prescribed for safe vessel operation, the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions …
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Passage Planning: 4 Stages of Safe and Efficient Navigation
A ship’s primary function is to transport goods and passengers from one port to another. This operation requires proper knowledge, planning, and execution to successfully sail the ship to its intended destination. The process for achieving this is known as “passage Planning. A passage plan is therefore a comprehensive, berth-to-berth guide that highlights probable obstacles …
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What Is Ship Chartering? Charter Types Explained!
The need for organizations to transport goods by sea in a cost-effective manner constitutes the backbone of Global trade. Organizations achieve this objective by either using their own ships or leasing them from others in cases where their own assets do not meet their requirements. Chartering of a vessel is a maritime term that is …
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What is Meant by a Master-Pilot Relationship?
The practice of shipmasters using experts with local knowledge to safely guide them when entering or leaving ports, or navigating in potentially dangerous areas that require in-depth local knowledge, dates to the beginning of water transportation. The successful performance of such a task usually requires a special partnership, to be established between the master and …
