GP rating course refers to the General Purpose (GP) Rating course, which is a pre-sea training program for candidates who wish to work in the deck or engine departments of merchant navy ships. The course is typically a 6-month program that covers a range of subjects related to the maritime industry, including navigation, cargo handling, […]
If you are interested in the MARPOL annex 6 latest amendments, which were adopted by the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) in 2021 and 2022. These amendments aim to reduce the carbon intensity of international shipping and to designate new emission control areas for sulphur oxides and particulate matter. Here is a summary of […]
As the news coming from the international shipping, Container ship which was involved in the hit and run case of a fishing boat has been identified by the Coast Guard. On April 10, Container Ship Pacific Express hit a fishing boat around Quy Nhon Port, Vietnam. After hitting the fishing boat, the ship did not […]
