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Before Going UMS Before going UMS, the Duty Engineer must ensure that all day service tanks for fuel, cylinder oil and header tanks for cooling water, lubricating oil, etc are full. An inspection of all active and operational machinery and systems in all the machinery spaces, particularly for fuel and lubricating oil leakage, is to…
Hong Kong Convention Ratified: What It Means for the Future of Ship Recycling On 26 June 2023, Bangladesh and Liberia officially ratified the International Maritime Organization’s Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC). This long-anticipated move clears the final hurdle required for the Convention to come into force….
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Gas tankers—whether carrying LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) or LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)—transport some of the most complex cargoes in the maritime industry. Unlike crude oil or dry bulk, these cargoes are highly sensitive to temperature, pressure, and density variations, making accurate cargo calculations essential for safety, efficiency, and commercial transparency. 🔹 Why Cargo Calculations Matter…
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The IMO has adopted important amendments to the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), which will become mandatory from 1 January 2026. These changes strengthen safety, environmental protection, and operational standards for a wider range of vessels entering Arctic and Antarctic waters. What the Polar Code Covers The Polar Code sets…
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The maritime industry has traditionally been male-dominated, but the last decade has seen a strong global push to increase the participation of women across all maritime professions. From seafarers and engineers to surveyors, regulators and port managers, women are now taking on roles once considered out of reach — shaping the future of a modern,…
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To strengthen ship stability monitoring and improve safety at sea, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced mandatory requirements for electronic inclinometers on certain new ships. These requirements aim to prevent stability-related accidents and give masters real-time heel and roll information to support decision-making during operations and emergencies. What Is an Electronic Inclinometer? An electronic…
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Ensuring Safe, Breathable, and Survivable Conditions at Sea Totally Enclosed Lifeboats (TELBs) are designed to protect occupants from harsh weather, fire, and dangerous environments during emergencies. But because they are sealed, proper ventilation becomes absolutely essential for crew safety. Recent regulatory updates and industry practices place strong emphasis on ensuring TELBs maintain safe oxygen levels…
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The Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Code is a fundamental regulatory framework that prescribes the minimum performance and design standards for all life-saving equipment carried on board ships. Amendments to the LSA Code ensure that survival equipment remains reliable, modern, and effective in protecting life at sea. Periodic updates from the IMO introduce new safety enhancements, technical…
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Fuel oil is the lifeline of marine propulsion, but it also introduces significant fire, explosion, and pollution risks if not handled properly. To enhance vessel safety, international regulations — especially those under SOLAS, MARPOL, and classification society standards — set strict requirements for how fuel oil must be stored, transferred, purified, and used onboard. This…
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Effective fire protection on cargo ships is essential for safeguarding personnel, machinery, and the vessel itself. Among the most critical areas requiring robust protection are control stations—spaces that house essential command, communication, navigation, and fire-detection equipment. SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) provides detailed requirements to ensure the safety and survivability of these spaces, especially…
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