A Bahamas-flagged ship, the MV HELIOS RAY, was hit by an explosion in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and a maritime security firm said on … [Read more...] about Vehicle-carrier ship hit by explosion in Gulf of Oman
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India – Panel recommends death for Pirates
The External Affairs Standing Committee of Parliament, headed by veteran BJP MP PP Chaudhary has recommended that the maximum punishment for a pirate should be death penalty. In its report on the … [Read more...] about India – Panel recommends death for Pirates
AIR LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGY – All you want to know
Overview In 2018, the International Maritime Organization released an initial strategy on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships with a clear framework to reduce ship emissions. In an … [Read more...] about AIR LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGY – All you want to know
Electronic Record Book (ERB) for ships – Its Benefits
Introduction The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in 2019 adopted the Guidelines for the use of Electronic Record Books under MARPOL (Resolution MEPC.312(74)) (IMO Guidelines), which state … [Read more...] about Electronic Record Book (ERB) for ships – Its Benefits
Case Study: Shore stevedore collapsed in a cargo hold.
Shore stevedore collapsed in a cargo hold during discharging on Bulk carrier. A panamax bulk carrier was discharging coal.2 stevedores boarded and proceeded to hold #7.Stevedore used the … [Read more...] about Case Study: Shore stevedore collapsed in a cargo hold.
