Fire is one of the most dreaded accidents on board. Engine Room Fires more so, because of the difficulty in actual Engine Room Fire Fighting exercises and also the presence of hazardous flammable vapors that always pose a risk to make the accident even more life threatening. During training programs, we all have discussed at length and often come […]
Shipping is the drive-engine of any economy. “If shipping stops 90% of the world will be frozen and rest would starve to death.” One can only try and understand the gigantic efforts that the seafarers put to facilitate world trade. The COVID 19 pandemic brings unprecedented effects. As the economies suffer, shipping too is now […]
Today as I sit by my accommodation window, I cannot believe I’m actually here. Everything still feels fresh and new like the first time. nothing has changed . The vast blue ocean , clear skies , crew in their uniforms and of course me…the water baby ( as I call myself) sitting at the window […]
