2016 is the last year of the transition from STCW 95 to STCW 2010 amendments. For sailors and employers this is quite crucial. STCW 2010 Courses and Implementation In 2010, IMO added new rules and regulation under STCW, to make training of seafarers better and as per the latest trends. And they decided to give a window period of 6-7 […]
Crossing the Line or Equator Crossing ceremony (Baptism ceremony) commemorates a seafarer’s first crossing of the Equator and it is a very important event in any seamen’s career, regardless the type of vessel he/she is working on.Seafarers – especially when they are far from their homes and families -are full of superstitions and the need to […]
Navigating Environmental Responsibility: Understanding IMO DCS and Data Collection. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been at the forefront of global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. One of the key initiatives introduced by IMO is the Data Collection System (DCS), aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in tracking emissions from ships. In […]
