Tag: marine knowledge

  • 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…

  • 11 Suez Canal Facts You Might Not Know

    11 Suez Canal Facts You Might Not Know

    11 Suez Canal Facts You Might Not Know Introduction Since its inauguration in 1869, Suez Canal has served as a super-efficient trade route connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. In this article, we try to explore some less-known facts about the Suez Canal that will leave you in awe of this architectural wonder.…

  • SEEMP basics for absolute beginners

    SEEMP basics for absolute beginners

    SEEMP Part I, II and III overview for absolute beginners IMO has been at the forefront of efforts meant to stem climate change and global warming. By working on a multi-facet plan, the IMO intends to reduce the impact of the international shipping sector on environmental degradation. Ship energy efficiency has been at the core…

  • 13 Major Ports in India [Updated for 2023]

    13 Major Ports in India [Updated for 2023]

    13 Major Ports in India [Updated] Introduction India has a sprawling coastline of over 7,500 kilometers with one of the largest exclusive economic zones in the world. As a result, trade by sea has always been of high importance to the Indian economy. Even today, seaborne trade constitutes 70% of India’s total trade volume. This…