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Differentiating Between Load Density and Stack Weight

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A Maritime Page news article deals with an interesting topic title ‘The Difference Between Load Density and Stack Weight’.

The structure of a ship is subject to strain 

The structure of a ship is subject to strain during loading and bad weather conditions. The strain or load likely to be encountered by the ship’s structure constitutes perhaps one of the most formidable problems faced by ship officers during cargo operations.

The two main types of cargo loads that are...

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[Answer] Intermodal vs. Transloading Shipping

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Transloading and intermodal shipping are two ways to ship goods. Although they are comparable, knowing the differences between transloading and intermodal shipping can help you decide which shipping option will work best for you logistically and financially as reported by Inbound Logistics.

Shipping methods

The methods of transferring goods differ significantly between transloading and intermodal shipping. While transloading involves physically moving stock items...

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[Answer] Is There A Black Box For Ships?

Is there a BlackBox in a ship to get the information surrounding an incident? Yes, the black box of a ship is in the Voyage Data Recorder, more widely known as VDR. A recent Safety4Sea article explains VDR.

Here’s an excerpt from that article.

Under SOLAS, passenger ships and other vessels over 300 gt must carry voyage data recorders (VDRs) to assist in accident investigations.

What is a VDR?

VDR is a complete system, part of the ship bridge equipment, intended to continuously record vital data...

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Ship Handling Basics For Masters And Mates

A recent news article published in the Ships Now speaks about Basics of Ship Handling.

Ship’s Body and Forces ActingForces Acting on the Manoeuvring ShipPivot Point

The Pivot point (PP) is the point around which the ship rotates: when the ship rotates then at this point there is no transverse velocity. The Pivot Point is a kinematic object – it tells about the transverse (lateral) velocity distribution of the ship’s centre plane. The Pivot Point moves depending of the instantaneous set of...

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[Answer]Tips To Conduct Proper Fire Drill Under SOLAS

Fires onboard form a great part of maritime casualties. One way to address them is the proper training through efficient and regular drills, which ensure that crew members are ready to handle a fire onboard. 

Training

Fire is a critical situation requiring ‘all hands on deck’ to participate in the emergency. As such, all crew members should be assigned with tasks as per muster list, taking into consideration the type of the vessel, any special compartments’ requirements and the availability of...

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[Answer] 10 World’s Most Dangerous Piracy Affected Areas

The threat of maritime piracy has mushroomed enormously in the past few years. The news channels on a daily basis have a new incident to report about pirates attacking a crew and looting the vessel or hijacking a ship, and even causing harm to the crew when their ransom demands are not met by the authorities. We chart the world’s most dangerous waters by piracy incidents recorded in the past five years. 

10 piracy affected areas where the terror and threat of sea pirates has reached looming...

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[Answer] Top 4 Detainable Deficiencies Under PSC Inspection

The key to successfully reducing the number of deficiencies during a PSC inspection, and to avoiding a detention, is regular maintenance on board.

Top 4 detainable deficiencies are:
  1. Safety Management Systems (SMS)- SMS deficiencies evidenced by multiple uncorrected material and/or operational deficiencies are often the most cited. The most common SMS deficiency is where the crew failed to implement the SMS as it relates to the maintenance of the ship and equipment. SMS related detentions usually...

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How To Minimize The Risks Of An Electrical Shock onboard?

If you’re aboard a huge metal vessel with electricity running through almost every wall and floor while in the middle of a vast ocean, there’s bound to be some concerns about electrical safety. Electrical shock is one of the most common causes of work-related injuries and fatalities in the maritime industry. It’s must for all workers on a ship to understand and practice electrical safety.

Steps to minimise the risk of electrical shock
  1. Check all electrical motors, wiring, and switches, for...

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What is An IMO Number?

In 1987 the IMO (International Maritime Organization) introduced its ship identification system to improve maritime safety and to prevent maritime fraud. A unique reference number is assigned to each ship for identification purposes. The unique seven-digit vessel number the company issues to each vessel, preceded by the letters IMO, stays with it until it is scrapped and never changes, regardless of the ship’s owner, country of registration or name. 

Which vessels are eligible for an IMO number?

A...

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[Answer]Do Ships Need a Marine Pilot?

An article on safety4sea explains the role of a marine pilot on a ship.

Today, we are going to look into the nitty-gritty of marine pilot role, how pilot transfer arrangement works, why the sea captain can’t be the pilot, Marine pilotage working environment and many more.   Take a look what a marine pilot does in detail.

Who is a Marine Pilot?

A marine pilot, also called maritime pilot, harbor pilot, port pilot, ship pilot, or simply pilot, is a mariner who maneuvers ships through dangerous or...

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