In this blog post, I will explain what is the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) chapter 12 on ship and why it is important for bulk carriers. SOLAS is an international maritime treaty that sets minimum safety standards for the construction, equipment and operation of merchant ships. SOLAS chapter 12 deals with additional safety […]
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 […]
Solas requirement for lifeboat have been discussed in this article. This is most common topic that come across us during our exams and also while we are doing some work onboard. Lifeboat as you know is an important lifesaving equipment or setup available on ship. It’s meant for escaping the vessel in case the condition […]
Get to know about Suez Canal history, history, who built it, what are its important, what it connects and the new Suez Canal. Firstly, what do we mean by a Canal? A canal is a long, man-made passage of water generally used for irrigation or boat and ship access to bigger water bodies. Often Canal is related to […]
International Safety Management System Safety checks that needs to be carried on board ship are discussed here, have a look at them. ISM required regular checks up of the safety equipments and other machineries for safe navigation and to safeguard the seafarer who are working onboard. Every Company has its own checks lists, but mostly […]