If you work in the maritime industry, you may have heard of the term DPA, which stands for Designated Person Ashore. It is a key role for the proper implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS) onboard the vessels, as required by the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. The ISM Code is a set of […]
If you are a ship owner or operator, you may be wondering how to prepare for an International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) survey on your ship. An IOPP survey is a mandatory inspection that verifies your ship’s compliance with the requirements of MARPOL Annex I, which aims to prevent oil pollution from ships. IOPP survey- […]
A Voyage Data Recorder on ship (VDR) is a device installed on ships to record vital information about the ship’s voyage. It is also commonly known as a “black box” for ships. The VDR is designed to capture data from various sensors and systems on board the ship, including radar, GPS, and communication systems. The […]
In this post we are thoroughly discussing about SOLAS and its components which are part of it. Safety of Life at Sea is an international convention that sets minimum safety standards for ships engaged in international voyages. The convention is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of ship safety. SOLAS Chapters-All […]
Meaning of sopep is clearly mentioned in this article in a simple manner, those who wish to study can have a look through it. The Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) is a comprehensive plan that provides a framework for the crew of a ship to prevent, prepare for, and respond to oil pollution incidents […]
Cyber attacks have increasingly become a problem for the shipping industry. One recent pray is CMA CGM, and this is 2nd time. Last year also there was a cyber attack on the shipping line systems. The recent cyber attack seems confirmed by the company itself and following comments came from them. Dear Valued Customers, We […]
As per the latest news that is coming from the shipping sector, two ship have collided near Qingdao, China. Bulk Carrier -SEA JUSTICE- collided with oil tanker A SYMPHONY. Due to the collision, there is a suspected oil Spill. Crew is safe as per the reports, but amount of structural damage to both the ship […]
Sign on experience Pune ~ Kolkata 1. Flight ticket DG e-pass was provided by the company. E-pass included road travel details for local commuting. However took digital pass on the basis of e-pass from the Pune police website. 2. All briefings by the company was done over the phone. Medical was done before the lockdown […]