Bridge Resource Management (BRM) on Ships
Bridge Resource Management (BRM) or Bridge Team Management (BTM) onboard commercial ships refers to the set of procedures, protocols, and tools used by the crew of a vessel to ensure safe navigation and […]
IMO Conventions that Navigational Officers Must Know for Safe and Efficient Ship Operations
Navigational officers onboard commercial vessels must be familiar with several International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions and regulations, which are designed to ensure the safe and efficient operation of ships […]
Tasks and Challenges for the Navigational Officers on Ships
Navigational officers onboard commercial ships are responsible for ensuring the safe navigation and operation of the vessel. They work in the ship’s bridge or control room and are responsible for […]
Marine Diesel Engines
Marine diesel engines are the workhorses of the shipping industry, powering vessels ranging from small boats to massive container ships and tankers. These engines are designed to operate for extended […]
Maritime Industry: Contributing to Global Warming and Damaging Oceans and Seas
Global warming is one of the biggest environmental challenges faced by humanity today. The rise in temperatures caused by increased greenhouse gas emissions has far-reaching consequences for our planet’s ecosystems, […]
MOL eyes use of bio-LNG derived from cattle manure
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) is looking to trial the use of liquefied bio-methane (LBM) derived from cattle manure, in LNG-fueled vessels. It has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LBM […]
World’s largest short-sea RO/RO fitted with rotor sails
Luxembourg-headquartered logistics specialist CLdN reports that its RO/RO vessel the M/V Delphine has now been successfully fitted with a rotor sails wind propulsion system will return to service from Zeebrugge, Belgium, as […]
The Name Persian Gulf Throughout History
The Persian Gulf is a body of water located in the Western part of Asia, surrounded by Iran to the North, Saudi Arabia to the South, the United Arab Emirates […]
Ship Watertight Doors
Watertight doors are an essential safety feature found on ships, designed to prevent the passage of water in both directions between compartments during flooding or accidents. They are used in […]
The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) statement on European FuelEU Maritime
The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) supports the objectives of the European Green Deal, EU Climate Law and the Paris Agreement. As an important part of the European economy, […]