How Are Steel Coils Loaded On Ships?

It is not wrong to say that steel is one of the primary foundations of the global economy. This widely popular iron alloy is one of the widely produced, fabricated, transported, and consumed materials in the current-day supply chain. 

Steel is utilised in diverse forms for countless purposes ranging from industrial to agricultural, domestic to urban, and infrastructural to product-based.

According to reports, global steel production has increased more than ten times over the last 70 years and is...

https://www.marineinsight.com/guidelines/how-are-steel-coils-loaded-on-ships/

IMO Guidelines To Port State Control For Bunker Sampling

Following the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee session in November 2020, new amendments were adopted to MARPOL Annex VI.

These amendments which will come into force on 1 April 2022, outline methods for sampling from fuel oil tanks to validate the sulphur content of the fuel onboard, says in article published on skuld website.

Guidelines for PSC

Members are reminded to be aware and prepared for Port State Control inspectors who will potentially draw samples from all the ship’s fuel...

https://mfame.guru/imo-guidelines-to-port-state-control-for-bunker-sampling/

ILO Issues Revised Note on Maritime Labour Issues and COVID-19

  • COVID-19 has impacted all aspects of life and badly affected the world of seafarers.
  • ILO has published revised guidelines on maritime labour issues and coronavirus.
  • Numerous governments, seafarers’ and shipowners’ organizations have turned to the ILO for advice.
  • It addresses the complexities of the current crisis in light.
  • It is based on the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006).

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created a global crisis that has...

https://mfame.guru/ilo-issues-revised-note-on-maritime-labour-issues-and-covid-19/

CONEX Containers – History, Dimensions, Features And Uses

conex containers

CONEX containers are one of the most iconic developments in the history of transportation and logistics, as they revolutionized the shipping industry.

These containers gave rise to the industrial intermodal standard containers known today as TEU and FEU.

Intermodal containers can be transported using the road, rail and maritime methods. In certain cases, they can also be transported by air, when the airplane stowage systems are modified to accommodate their specific dimensions.

The term CONEX...

https://www.marineinsight.com/guidelines/conex-containers-history-dimensions-features-and-uses/

Fighting Coronavirus On Ships – Steps Seafarers Should Take

covid-19

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has put the shipping industry into the grip of fear and stagnation.

Most of the stakeholders in the maritime industry are feeling the heat in terms of business cutdowns and loss.

China, the major player in the global container shipping market, has been hit the hardest and which has impacted the whole maritime sector.

Other major shipping hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Hamburg etc. have also been deeply affected by the coronavirus.
The ship’s crew being in...

https://www.marineinsight.com/guidelines/coronavirus-on-ships/

Types of Life-Saving Equipment Onboard Ships

What happens when you are met with an accident on land? Rescue work begins in a couple of minutes (or hours depending on where you are) and soon experienced professionals will be rescuing and assisting you for further treatment.

But what if an accident occurs at sea? What is a cruise ship is in a distressing situation?

We’re talking about 6680 people on board (not to forget a 2200 people crew which equals to a total of around 8800, approx. 9000 people!) a cruise ship now (Let’s say onboard...

https://www.marineinsight.com/guidelines/types-of-life-saving-equipment-onboard-ships/

Urge for Local Preparations Funding As More Ports Face Coronavirus Restrictions

  • BPA has released a report to safeguard its borders from coronavirus.
  • Ships are required to notify ports if any such developments occur and ports can see the last 10 calls a ship has made to assess risks.
  • Wilhelmsen launched a live map presenting the port restrictions that have been issued by countries on a global scale.
  • By clicking on each port or country in the map below, one can see an overview of port restrictions and guidelines.
  • To make your work easier, we have compiled the list of...

http://mfame.guru/urge-for-local-preparations-funding-as-more-ports-face-coronavirus-restrictions/

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