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  • 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…

  • Marine Plastic Pollution | Definition, Sources, Effects, & Solutions

    Marine Plastic Pollution | Definition, Sources, Effects, & Solutions

    Introduction The development of plastic in the 20th century was nothing short of a revolution. It was cheap, lightweight, durable, and easy to manufacture. Plastic technology’s evolution has enabled it to infiltrate every field of life, from chairs to space shuttle parts. However, plastics have a problem. Synthetic plastics, in particular, decompose at an alarmingly…

  • Greenhouse gas emissions and shipping measures to reduce them

    Greenhouse gas emissions and shipping measures to reduce them

    Introduction Climate change is a grim reality today. Due to the rise in global temperatures, we are seeing effects such as hotter temperatures, increased drought, severe storms, loss of species, and health risks. As a result, there is a global shift among all industries to operate more responsibly. Maritime transportation has been at the forefront…

  • Wind propulsion systems will power ships and cut emissions

    Wind propulsion systems will power ships and cut emissions

    Introduction The maritime industry is also evolving to fight climate change and global warming. One way of doing this has been to research and implement renewable energy sources to propel and power ships. Wind propulsion systems are an option among several others to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and associated emissions. While this technology has…

  • Zero Carbon Emission Ships – Achievable or a Pipe Dream?

    Zero Carbon Emission Ships – Achievable or a Pipe Dream?

    Introduction 90% of world trade occurs through the sea. Compared to other modes of transport, shipping is 80% cheaper and produces relatively less carbon emissions. But the sheer scale at which shipping operates makes it a contender for carbon emissions reductions as any optimizations can have massive effects. In addition to ships, optimizations are possible…