The SOLAS Convention: A Comprehensive Overview

The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is one of the most critical international maritime conventions , along with the MARPOL Convention and the STCW Convention. It […]

History: Attack on Pearl Harbor

The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, in the United States, just before 8:00 a.m. (local time) on Sunday, December 7, 1941. At […]

Ships’ Propulsions

Marine propulsion is the mechanism or system used to generate thrust to move a watercraft through water. While paddles and sails are still used on some smaller boats, most modern […]

Understanding the ISPS Code: A Focus on Ports

In the wake of rising global security concerns, particularly those related to maritime activities, the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code stands as a pivotal framework established to […]

Fire Pumps on Ships

Fire pumps on ships are essential components of a ship’s firefighting system, designed to assist the crew in combating emergency fire situations. These pumps, commonly referred to as Marine FiFi […]