Persian Gulf Explained
Quick facts Location: West Asia Type: Gulf / marginal sea (a Mediterranean sea in the geographic sense) Inflow / Connections: Gulf of Oman (via the Strait of Hormuz); Shatt al-Arab […]
ISM Code, Safety Management System (SMS) and Ship Audits: A Practical Guide for Seafarers and Shipping Companies
ISM Code and ship audits explained: how an SMS works, how DOC/SMC audits are conducted, and how to prepare for safe, compliant operations. A ship can be technically perfect—new equipment, […]
Dynamic Positioning Ships (DP Vessels) at Sea: How They Operate
Dynamic positioning ships explained: how DP systems hold station at sea, IMO guidance, DP classes, audits/trials, and operational best practices for safety. Imagine a vessel working offshore, in deep water, […]
Meteorology and Oceanography for Navigation Deck Officers on Ships
Learn practical meteorology and oceanography for deck officers: forecasts, waves, currents, routing, GMDSS/MSI tools, and safer voyage planning at sea. A deck officer can plot a perfect great-circle route and […]
Dangerous, Hazardous, and Container Cargoes in Maritime Transport
A complete guide to dangerous, hazardous, and container cargoes at sea—covering IMDG rules, risks, shipboard handling, real incidents, and future trends. Every day, thousands of ships cross the world’s oceans […]
Electronic Systems of Position Fixing and Navigation on Ships
A clear, practical guide to electronic position fixing and navigation systems on ships, covering GPS, ECDIS, INS, AIS, regulations, challenges, and future trends. For centuries, mariners relied on stars, compasses, […]
Use of Information from Navigational Equipment for Maintaining a Safe Navigational Watch on Ships
How navigational equipment data is integrated on ships to maintain a safe navigational watch, meeting COLREG, STCW, and modern bridge safety standards. Every safe sea passage begins with a watchkeeper’s […]
Safe Handling, Stowage and Securing of Cargoes Using Ship Simulators (LOADMASTER and Similar Systems)
Safe handling, stowage and securing of cargoes using ship simulators like LOADMASTER—standards, risks, and training for safer, compliant maritime operations. A ship’s cargo is its purpose—but it is also its […]
Top 12 Essential Points for Ship Marine Engineers Onboard
Master your role with the top 12 points for ship marine engineers. Learn essential skills in safety, maintenance, compliance, and systems operation for a successful maritime engineering career. The deep […]
The Universal Language of Maritime Distress
Master maritime emergency signals and their meanings with this definitive guide. Learn about GMDSS, SOLAS requirements, distress signals, and real-world case studies to enhance safety at sea. Imagine being […]