The shipping giant, AP Moller Maersk, which is keen on becoming carbon neutral, is expanding its investment in the same to cut down the emissions. As per the reports, company will be putting Air Lubrication System on one of its ship. If you hear the industry experts, this system tends to give around 10% reduction […]
sid dg shipping, dg shipping sid, the Seafarer’s Identification Document (SID) is a mandatory identity document issued to Indian seafarers under the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). The SID is issued by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of […]
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 […]
