SURVEYS & AUDITS
Difference between Audit, inspection and survey? Are they mandatory? Survey is a broad concept wherein a particular area or system…
Recognized organization
What is a RO and what is its role? Recognized organization (RO) means an organization that is recognized by a…
Wheel Over Position
WOP is the point on the initial course at which the wheel is put over to initiate the turning of…
SCOPIC
Article 13 reward is given only when the salvage was successful. Many salvors would not go for salvage where success…
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS IN NEW BUILDING VESSELS:
Initial stages of the design process have the greatest impact on energy efficiency since all major decisions, such as machinery…
Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM)
INVENTORY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IHM) The “Inventory of Hazardous Materials” – formerly referred to at IMO and at LR as…
Loading Coal
COAL Properties and characteristics 1. Coals may emit methane, a flammable gas. A methane/air mixture containing between 5% and 16%…
Loading Sulphur
Sulphur – IMDG Code (IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code) Class 4.1: Is a relatively cheap commodity, which is used…
Loading Fertilizer
Millions of tonnes of substances (raw materials and products) are transported in bulk by sea across continents for the fertilizer…
Future Amendments
Entry into force 1 January 2025 Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) -Amendment 07-23 Background:…