Sea time is a term that holds a very important part in a seafarer’s professional life.
The word “Sea Time” does not mean the total time spent by a seafarer at sea, but it is the total time spent working on a vessel at sea, which is not standstill and is actively sailing for cargo transportation.
The sea time requirements for seafarers may differ from country to country, depending upon the minimum qualification requirements, which is drawn as per the STCW 2010 guidelines.
Sea Time...
With the stringent sulphur regulation coming into action in 2020, ships with LNG fuels can be seen playing in the international waters.
Different types of ships, including cruise and containers ships, are fitted with engines which can burn LNG fuel to reduce harmful emissions from the exhaust of the ship.
LNG fuel is different in properties when compared to conventional heavy fuel oil or LSFO used on ships. Due to its cryogenic temperatures where it can be stored and transferred, the procedure...
https://www.marineinsight.com/guidelines/lng-bunkering-procedure-of-ships-explained/
The most awaited regulation of the decade for the maritime industry has been implemented from 1st January 2020. The implementation of 0.5% sulfur cap for marine fuel, popularly known as IMO 2020 will need strict compliance from the crew and shipowners, making it one of the most stringent regulations under MARPOL in the recent times.
Whenever any new regulations are implemented in the maritime industry, the first authorities to ensure ships are complying with them are the port state authorities.
Ev...
https://www.marineinsight.com/guidelines/how-ships-can-prepare-for-psc-inspection-for-imo-2020/
According to an article published in Xinhua Net, Chinese authorities unveiled a guideline to further develop intelligent shipping as a new business model.
Guideline approved by the governmentThe guideline, jointly released by seven government agencies including the Ministry of Transport and the National Development and Reform Commission, stressed the deep integration of high technologies with the shipping industry.
By 2025, China aims to become a global shipping development and innovation center...
http://mfame.guru/china-issues-guideline-for-developing-intelligent-shipping/
Dredging, as a process, is used to remove the deposits percolated underwater for the purpose of clearing the water pathway for ships to pass; to create adequate space to construct important bridges, dykes and dams and to weed out silt, intoxicants and pollutants from the bottom of the water.
What is Dredging?
Dredging mainly involves carrying out excavation, of either naturally deposited sediments or man-made debris such as rocks, bottom sediments, construction debris, and refuse, and plant or...
Cargo ships are classified into various types on the basis of purpose, size, type of cargo etc.
The economic factor is of prime importance in designing a merchant ship. Every owner wants maximum return on their investment which means a ship’s construction not only depends on the current economic necessities but the factor of future adaptability also plays a part.
From the preliminary design of a vessel due for construction, the following information can be obtained:
https://www.marineinsight.com/guidelines/a-guide-to-types-of-ships/
A ship is like a floating city having several different parts. However, we can’t imagine a ship without its three main parts which are: The Hull, an engine room and a navigation bridge.
A ship comprises of both visible as well as invisible parts. E.g. rudder, anchor, bow, keel, accommodation, propeller, mast, bridge, hatch coves and bow thrusters are some common visible parts whereas bulkheads, frames, cargo holds, hopper tank, double bottom, girders, cofferdams, side shell etc. are the...
As we are aware of the new regulation that 0.5% sulphur fuel compliance will be applicable from 1st of Jan 2020 and implementation will start from 1st January 2020 across all ships.
It is expected that the initial phase may create a lot of challenges due to low viscosity.
In this article, we have tried to provide a guide for implementation of 0.5% sulphur compliance on vessels.
The main aim of this article is to help vessels in preparing for compliant, risk mitigated switch over from HSFO to...
https://www.marineinsight.com/guidelines/2020-sulphur-compliance/
The economic aspect of running a merchant vessel is of prime importance as a shipowner requires a build which maximises the returns for his initial investment and covers his running costs.
This implies that the final design takes into account the economic conditions at the time of building, and also those that are likely to develop within the life of the ship.
Apart from this, the safety of seafarers on board, the type of vessel, the operational logistics of the voyages is taken into serious...
https://www.marineinsight.com/guidelines/what-materials-are-used-for-building-ships/