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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) explained in 6 minutes
The CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) explained in 6 minutes – Nautilus Shipping Introduction The International Maritime Organisation is a United Nations agency that adopts and develops regulations to ensure that international shipping is safe, secure and pollution-free. One of its goals is to ensure that international shipping takes active measures to meet the United Nations…
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How to clean up oil spills – 14 unique methods
How to clean up oil spills – 14 unique methods What is an oil spill? An oil spill is a form of marine pollution that occurs when any type of oil spills into an open body of water. The oil floats on the water surface as a discrete mass. As it contains many toxic compounds,…
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Root Cause Analysis | Definition, When to use, and How to do it
Introduction ‘Root cause analysis’ is a common term heard across a variety of industries today. Manufacturers developed this system in the 1950s for a better understanding of industrial events. For instance, Toyota invented the 5 Whys technique, a root cause analysis tool. Over time, root cause analysis has found use in industries such as safety…
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7 Services in Technical Ship Management (and How to Choose the Right Company)
Introduction Technical ship management is a critical division of ship management services. Ship management encompasses a wide range of services that are highly useful to ship owners. The complete range of ship management services can be divided into five main categories. These are technical management, crew management, inspection, new building, and commercial services. Some classifications…
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Toolbox talk for ships – Essential parts and execution
Introduction A ship’s crew works in a range of dangerous situations. The job schedule on ships includes many critical tasks such as enclosed space entry, tank cleaning, bunkering, working at height, working overboard, hot work and maintenance tasks on critical equipment. Even seemingly simple tasks like painting can become hazardous on ships when it has…
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Lockout Tagout (LOTO): 6 Steps to Use it Effectively for Safe Ships
Introduction From routine maintenance to breakdown, seafarers work on hazardous machines and equipment every day. Examples of such hazardous equipment could be steam pipelines, diesel generators, turbines, blowers, compressors, auto-start machinery and live circuits. Every ship is mandated to mitigate risks and hazards from these equipment as they pose a real danger to human life…