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How A Smart Propulsion System in Ships Revolutionizes the Maritime Industry
The shipping industry is at a critical stage in the present times, driven by the need to balance economic growth and efficiency with environmental responsibility. While the shipping sector contributes heavily to the global economy, it contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting to 3% of annual CO2 emissions. To address these challenges, shipping…
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PPE in Maritime Safety: Essential Protection for Seafarers from Workplace Hazards
While working at sea is exciting, it comes with significant risks. Seafarers operate in dangerous environments, from heavy machinery to unpredictable weather. Ensuring safety on board is a top priority, and one of the most effective ways to protect maritime workers is through personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE is essential safety protective equipment for keeping…
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence(AI) in Maritime Safety
The maritime industry plays an important role in the global economy, transporting goods across oceans, but there are also significant risks to seafarers who work at sea. Ensuring the safety of seafarers has always been a priority, but the methods and technologies used to achieve this have grown over time. One of the most innovative…
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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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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…
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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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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…
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