The International Ship and Port facility Security Code (ISPS) was implemented by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to establish a framework involving maritime nations and
All ships sailing in international waters are required to comply with the international codes and conventions put forth by the maritime authorities. For this, ships
United Nation’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) plays an important role in handling all international maritime affairs with support from the maritime nations of the world.
Port of refuge is a situation wherein a vessel has to be diverted to a port because of an emergency which has made it unsafe to
The prevention of oil spillage from ships and to keep the sea safer from oil pollution is mainly the responsibility of the ship’s crew. Oil
UNCLOS or the United Nation’s Convention on Laws of the Sea was formed to ensure freedom of shipping navigation at the sea. This allowed ships
The International Safety Management (ISM) Code was entered into force to ensure safety of people, safety of ship and cargo, and safety of environment. The ISM
Safety of Life at Sea has been endorsed since the very first day trade extended through the dimensions of shipping. Shipowner’s perspective about shipping as
A Port State Control (PSC) survey is a general practice that is followed by port authorities around the world to ensure that the foreign ships
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