Get to know about Drills On board Merchant Vessels like Abandon Ship, Fire Drills, Man Overboard Drill, Oil / Chemical Spills, Enclosed Space Entry, Flooding, Collision, Grounding Drills, Blackout Training, Emergency Steering Drill. A Drill is an exercise performed on board (or during training ashore) which may be supervised by a competent authority or personnel. Mostly Such exercises are specialized […]
If you are interested in shipping, you may have heard of the term “slow steaming”. But what does it mean and why is it important for shippers and carriers? In this blog post, we will explain what slow steaming is, how it affects the shipping industry, and what are its advantages and disadvantages. What is […]
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the competence and preparedness of mariners, both at sea and onshore, to bolster the quality of U.S. maritime activities. Key to this mission is the engagement of K-12 educational institutions, which serve as vital conduits for nurturing the next generation of maritime professionals. MARAD collaborates […]
