As per SOLAS Chapter II – 1 , Regulation 43 A self-contained emergency source of electrical power...
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What are the major amendments to SOLAS which have entered into...
1 January 2014: Entry into force of May 2012 SOLAS amendments . Amendment to SOLAS regulation II...
How loading of solid bulk cargo is done when Cargoes not listed...
If a solid cargo which is not listed in appendix 1 to IMSBC code is proposed for carriage in bulk...
What are Surveys and certification under ballast water...
All ships over 400 GT are subject to surveys and certification. Ships below 400 GT will be subject...
Beijing warns US not to get into South China Sea dispute
China warned the United States to stay out of the South China Sea dispute after Beijing was again...
Types of tests to determine moisture content of bulk cargo
The strength of bulk materials increases with the addition of moisture and reaches a peak at some...
What is International Maritime Dangerous Goods or IMDG code?
The IMDG code is a very much living document and gets amended from time to time (every 2 years). In...
The effects of Regulations
‘A remorseless and never ending escalation in time and paperwork’ The most obvious, and...
What is Gyro Compass ?
A marine gyro compass assembly is a modern gyroscope designed to automatically find...
What is Pre-Loading Surveys?
At all times and under all circumstances the owner/operator of a vessel has the duty to act...