Related Articles
Corona Outbreak on another US Navy Ship
As per the news which is coming, A US Navy Destroyer ship- U.S. Navy destroyer USS Kidd- has reported the positive cases of corona onboard. Although the exact number of sailors who are affected have not been disclosed yet, but Pentagon did confirmed that ship has people which are infected by the virus. We have […]
What is UMS ship and Its SOLAS Requirement
What is UMS ship and what are its requirements? UMS stands for Unmanned Machinery Space, which means that the ship’s engine room does not require constant human supervision or attendance. UMS ships are designed to operate with automated systems that monitor and control the machinery, such as propulsion, power generation, ventilation, fire detection and suppression, […]
STCW Chapter VII and why is it important?
What is STCW Chapter VII and why is it important? STCW stands for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. It is an international convention adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1978 to establish minimum standards for seafarers’ competence and qualifications. The STCW Convention has been revised and amended several times, most […]