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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Baltimore Bridge collapses after ship collision

    Baltimore Bridge collapses after ship collision

    In the early hours of 26th March 2024, a Singapore-flagged vessel Dali made contact with one of the supporting pillars of the Francis Scott Key bridge causing it to collapse right away. The vessel was heading out of Baltimore port and was meant to pass between the bridge pillars but unfortunately, it struck one of…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Propeller Cavitation – Reasons, effects and prevention

    Propeller Cavitation – Reasons, effects and prevention

    Understanding Propeller Cavitation – Principle, Causes, Effects and Prevention Introduction Propeller cavitation is a destructive phenomenon that can damage the propeller and the components around it such as the hull, rudder, and any other appendages. While the first instances of a working screw propeller go back to 200 BC, the theory of cavitation has been…