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  • Ship Security Officer – Duties, Responsibilities, Course and other FAQs

    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…

  • 10 Amazing Facts About The Black Sea That Will Surprise You

    10 Amazing Facts About The Black Sea That Will Surprise You

    1. A Geographical Wonder: Nestled between Six Countries Six countries border the Black Sea. Going anticlockwise from the north, these are Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Georgia, and Russia. Romania has the shortest Black Sea coastline at 225 km (140 mi) and Turkey has the longest at 1,329 km (826 mi). We can observe a blend…

  • The Top 10 Deepest Parts of the Ocean

    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…

  • Hierarchy of controls with examples for each control type

    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…

  • Risk Assessment for Beginners: What it is, How it’s done and When to do it

    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…

  • 9 Classes of Hazardous Materials [IMDG] – 10 min summary

    9 Classes of Hazardous Materials [IMDG] – 10 min summary

    Introduction Classes of hazardous materials are used to categorize hazardous materials into groups with similar properties and risks. The classes help identify dangerous goods that require specific precautions to prevent mishandling and subsequent incidents. For example, placing explosive materials near a heat source may result in an explosion, endangering life, property, and the environment. In…

  • Understanding the changes SIRE 2.0 brings

    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…

  • EPIRB on ships – Function, Testing, and Activation

    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…

  • Enclosed Space Entry – What it is, Permits, and How to Prepare

    Enclosed Space Entry – What it is, Permits, and How to Prepare

    Introduction Enclosed space entry is an operation carried out on ships where personnel enter confined spaces for tasks such as inspection, cleaning, and maintenance. In this article, we will explore how these entries are performed onboard and how they can be made safer.   Key Takeaways Enclosed spaces are confined spaces with limited access points…

  • The Case for Nuclear Marine Propulsion for Cargo Ships

    The Case for Nuclear Marine Propulsion for Cargo Ships

    What is Nuclear Marine Propulsion? Nuclear marine propulsion refers to the use of nuclear power to generate heat and electricity to power a ship. It uses small-scale nuclear reactors to sustain controlled nuclear fission reactions that generate heat. The heat generates steam, which in turn powers turbines. The turbines are then used to power main…