The phenomenon of dry bulk cargo liquefaction is now receiving much attention from industry stakeholders because it has now been recognized as a major hazard for bulk carriers. Liquefaction is an interplay between Transportable Moisture Limit (TML) and Flow Moisture Point (FMP). The IMO’s International Maritime Solid Bulk Goods Code (IMSBC) now provides recommendations on…
Pilots, police officers, military officials, and maritime officers communicate through radio and phone calls. The recipients need to receive the exact information, but sometimes it isn’t easy. In poor networks or obstruction from background noise, people use spellings of different words to ensure they pass accurate information. So what is the NATO phonetic alphabet? The…
An officer of the watch needs very important information during his watch and voyage. These are position and course/heading. The position, it is normally taken from the GPS equipment. For the course and heading, they can derive from either the gyrocompass or the magnetic compass. To get a reliable reading of the heading, magnetic compass…
What it means to steer a ship, how the rudder turns her, standard helm orders and hand steering technique, plus steering modes and the pivot point explained.
Ship transport is a critical mode of global transportation, responsible for moving over 75% of global goods. While historically known for slower speeds, technological advancements have pushed modern ships to new limits, making some faster than many land vehicles. The Fastest Ship in the World: HSC Francisco The fastest ship in the world is the…
A bitumen tanker carries hot liquid asphalt in insulated independent tanks. How these ships are designed, heated, regulated and inspected, with real examples.