Sheer strake is a term used in ship construction to describe the uppermost strake of the side shell plating. A strake is a section of plate placed in fore and aft direction on the hull of the ship. The shear strake is usually of higher thickness and strength than other strakes, because it can resist […]
Travelling on board cargo vessels as a seafarer’s wife is a wonderful and challenging way of life. It requires a lot of strength, courage and commitment from woman’s side (apart from company approval), and it implies many changes and adjustments. She has to give up her safe, peaceful and comfortable life ashore in order to […]
SEEMP, or the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan, is a set of guidelines and measures aimed at improving the energy efficiency of ships and reducing their environmental impact. SEEMP is primarily associated with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime industry. It is divided into two parts: SEEMP Part 1 and SEEMP Part […]
