Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Impact of the Red Sea Attacks on Global Trade and the Maritime Industry
The Impact of the Red Sea Attacks on Global Trade and the Maritime Industry The Red Sea has always been an important route for global trade, connecting Asia with Europe and North America. However, recent conflicts and attacks in the Red Sea region have created significant problems for shipping companies and their customers. Rising shipping…
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Psychological Safety in Safety Management Systems: Managing Safety Risks Without Fear
Psychological Safety in Safety Management Systems: Managing Safety Risks Without Fear Working in the maritime industry can sometimes be complex and often unpredictable as you never know what challenges can occur at sea. This is why a well-planned safety management system (SMS) is crucial for safety risk management and safeguarding crew members and the marine…
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Ship Security Officer – Duties, Responsibilities, Course and other FAQs
Ship Security Officer on a Ship – Duties, Responsibilities, Course and other FAQs What is a Ship Security Officer (SSO)? The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) code introduced the role of a Ship Security Officer role (SSO) on a ship. The company and the vessel master select a qualified officer to assume…
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The Top 10 Deepest Parts of the Ocean
Deepest Parts of the Ocean Introduction The world’s oceans cover 70% of its surface. Much like above the water’s surface, the oceans also have many geographical features such as plains, plateaus, mountains, valleys, and crevices in the ocean floor known as trenches. The depths of these trenches can extend for thousands of meters, reaching a…
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Hierarchy of controls with examples for each control type
Introduction Working in safety-critical industries such as construction and shipping involves many risks. If left unattended, these risks can lead to severe incidents that may result in loss of life, property, and harm to the environment. We need to reduce risks to prevent incidents. We reduce risks through control measures. Control measures can be considered…
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Risk Assessment for Beginners: What it is, How it’s done and When to do it
Introduction Risk assessment is used in all industries today to evaluate the level of danger associated with specific operations, substances, and equipment. Only after we learn about the dangers can we take steps to mitigate them. Safety-critical industries use risk assessments to reduce operational risks and ensure occupational safety. Project managers use risk assessment resources…
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Understanding the changes SIRE 2.0 brings
Introduction The priorities in the maritime transportation industry have always remained the same. It is to ensure the safety of the persons onboard, the cargo, and the environment. With this intention, the original Ship Inspection report programme (SIRE) was introduced by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) in 1993 to safeguard oil, chemical, LNG…
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EPIRB on ships – Function, Testing, and Activation
Introduction The use of modern satellite-based EPIRB systems started in 1989. In this article, we delve deeper into what EPIRBs are, and how they function to save lives. Key Takeaways EPIRB is a crucial distress signaling equipment, especially for vessels that make international voyages. EPIRB provides the initial intimation and once rescue ships are…
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