Ships carrying bulk liquefied gases are considered one of the most dangerous cargo carrying ships because of the hazardous and flammable properties cargo. In such
A ship survey (inspection) is every maritime professional’s nightmare. Though there are a dozen of guides available on how to sail smoothly through ship surveys,
Conventions are modified from time to time to cope up with the new technologies, stringent environment and safety policies and for improvement in the current
With more and more ships traveling each day to different parts of the world, the air pollution caused by them is on the rise and
According to ITF, seafarers are one of the most exploited and abused group of workers in the world. Exploitation, abuse and corruption have been bothering
To this day, containerization has largely evolved with the standardized sized boxed units which have enhanced cargo handling and transportation techniques. Containerization has led to a global
The certificate of competency (COC) is a form of licence every mariner is granted to work on ships. The certificate ensures that the concerned person
A new rule for the implementation of the energy efficiency is underway by the global watchdog for the maritime industry, the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Flags of convenience or FOC is a business practice under which ship’s owners register their ships in a nation that they do not necessarily belong
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