Cargo is loaded onto a ship when she is floating steadily in the water, upright, or with a practical trim astern. When the ship sails
A ro-ro vessel is one of the most sought after cargo ships to work on. Providing both cargo and passengers carrying capabilities, ro-ro ships reaches
A new technology developed by SINTEF, a Norwegian research organization, uses air bubbles to contain oil spills at sea. The method can gather up oil
Substances that cause cancer are referred to as carcinogens. In day-to-day life, we interact with many such substances either knowingly or unknowingly. When carcinogens are
Every ship appoints a ship safety officer to handle important safety issues related to the ship and the crew. The safety officer acts as the
A marine evacuation system (MES) is a very unique evacuation arrangement which allows the people on ships to get into the positioned carling floats during
Have you ever anticipated getting caught in a catastrophic marine fire onboard? What would be your duty when every second counts and there is no
While shipping remains a fairly risky enterprise, several measures can be taken by mariners to reduce the stakes. Formal Safety Assessment is one of the
Sometimes it so happens that tanker ships become adrift in the oceanic waters due to some reason. In such situations, in order to prevent tankers
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