As a mariner, you must know that there are important jobs to be performed when a ship arrives at or departs from a port. These
Container ships play a crucial role in the economy and thus form a very necessary part of the shipping trade. In order to work efficiently
A noon report is a data sheet prepared by the ship’s chief engineer on a daily basis. The report provides the vessel’s position and other relevant
Engine room flooding as the name indicates, means filling up of the engine room space with water. Engine room flooding can affect the water tight
Lube oil is a one of the essential elements for operating any kind of machinery on board ship. Lube oil is responsible for lubrication and
Fuel oil bunkering is a critical operation on board ships which requires receiving oil safely into the ship’s tanks without causing an overflow of oil.
Manoeuvring is an operation during which a vessel enters or exits coastal waters of a country, crosses several ships on the way, and proceeds towards
The Verified Gross Mass (VGM) is a fairly new concept introduced in the maritime industry. Container weight verification has now become a global requirement. A
The time before surveys is a tough one for all onboard ship. Work is carried out in full throttle to ensure that the vessel is
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