Rescue boat requirements on merchant ship. A rescue boat is a small craft that can be used to rescue persons from the water, marshal life rafts, or tow life rafts to a safe place. Rescue boats are essential for the safety of life at sea and are required by the International Convention for the Safety […]
IMU CET 2023 online application process step by step is given in this article. Students can follow this while filling out the form for this exam. IMU CET 2023 online application process-step by step IMU CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) is an entrance exam conducted by the Indian Maritime University for admission into […]
Follow up & non follow up in steering of a ship. Steering a ship is one of the most important and challenging tasks for a helmsman. The helmsman is responsible for keeping the ship on course and avoiding collisions with other vessels or obstacles. To do this, the helmsman must use the steering wheel or […]
Generator Not Stopping on Stop Command: What Are Your Actions? If you are a marine engineer or a crew member on board a ship, you may encounter a situation where the electrical generator does not stop on the stop command. This can be a serious problem that can affect the safety and performance of the […]
What is SIPART in ship automation system? Sipart is a brand name of Siemens, a global leader in automation and digitalization solutions for various industries, including marine and offshore. Sipart products are designed to provide reliable and precise control of valves, actuators, pumps, and other devices that are essential for ship automation. SIPART in ship […]
Singapore Port Code: What You Need To Know. If you are shipping goods to or from Singapore, you might need to know the port code of the destination or origin port. A port code is a four-letter code that identifies a specific seaport in the world. Port codes are used to facilitate customs clearance, logistics, […]
Barred Speed Range: What It Is and How to Avoid It. If you are a ship operator, you may have heard of the term “barred speed range” or “critical speed range”. This is a range of engine rotational speed that can cause excessive torsional vibration and torque in the shaft system, leading to possible damage […]
If you are interested in becoming a merchant mariner or renewing your credential, you might want to know more about the USCG National Maritime Center (NMC). In this blog post, I will give you an overview of what the NMC is, what it does, and how it can help you achieve your maritime career goals. […]
In March, U.S. imports showed signs of recovery, increasing from February. However, the future remains uncertain. New data reveals that wholesale inventories are still high and cargo from China is decreasing. Descartes’ data shows that U.S. imports in March were 1,853,705 twenty-foot equivalent units. This is a 27.5% decrease from the previous year but a […]