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• Bio-LNG offers a transitional solution, reducing emissions by up to 80% while the shipping industry scales up zero-emission fuels.
• Existing LNG infrastructure and engines can seamlessly accommodate bio-LNG, making it a practical and future-ready option.
• While bio-LNG is a cleaner fuel, challenges like limited production and methane slip remain, emphasizing the need for continuous innovation.

The shipping industry is at a crossroads as it strives to meet the International Maritime...

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• Functions of a Bill of Lading (B/L): Serves as a document of title, a receipt for goods, and evidence of the carriage contract.
• Clean B/L Challenges: Masters should sign B/Ls accurately describing the cargo; reliance on Letters of Indemnity (LOIs) carries risks, including P&I cover prejudice.
• Quantity Discrepancies: Ship’s figures should be prioritized over shippers’ figures in the B/L to avoid disputes and claims.
• Risk of LOIs: LOIs do not eliminate liability and may be unenforceable in some...

https://mfame.guru/bills-of-lading-and-lois-common-issues-and-best-practices/

Container ports, specialized facilities for handling containerized cargo, have seen rapid growth in both number and capacity, mirroring the global surge in containerized shipping, according to Marine Insight.

The foundation of container trade is built upon standardization. This means that regardless of the nature of the commodity, once it is packed in a container, the subsequent handling, transport and logistical requirements are largely similar. 

It is this...

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How do we accurately determine the weight of a ship’s cargo? Traditionally, draft surveys have been used to calculate this. But how do we ensure that the draft measurement we use is precise? Let’s explore the process of conducting a draft survey from scratch, according to Marine Insight. 

We know our goal: to determine the vessel’s Displacement, a parameter obtainable through the Hydrostatic Tables, using the draft. But the question remains—which draft should we use?

Initially, one...

https://mfame.guru/mastering-the-art-of-draft-surveys-a-comprehensive-guide/

Green Supply Chains, also called Sustainable Supply Chains, have been in the limelight in recent years, with most large organizations having launched ambitious initiatives to make their supply chains green, according to Marine Insight. 

Traditional supply chains, which include the international transportation leg, as well as inland transportation, storage, packaging, etc, are essential to global trade and have grown in importance, scale, and complexity as globalization has...

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Maneuvering is one of the critical aspects of any vessel. It is defined as the capability of a ship to change its course or heading from its previous trajectory. Any ship must be able to turn or change its directional sense as and when required, according to Marine Insight. 

The requirements can be:

• Changing its course or heading from time to time. 
• Changing its direction of voyage or route due to weather, uncongenial sea conditions, or internal reasons about the...

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If you are a maritime professional working on ships, the SOPEP locker (room) is one of the important places you are asked to familiarise yourself with within the first few days of joining a ship. Let’s understand the importance of knowing the SOPEP—Ship Oil Pollution Emergency Plan for a maritime professional, reports Marine Insight. 

When an oil spill occurs at sea, it spreads over the surface of the seawater, leaving a deadly impact on marine mammals, birds, the shoreline,...

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Equasis is an online database established to facilitate the exchange of maritime information, offering details about ships, maritime organizations, and transport companies worldwide. Launched in 2000 by the European Commission and the French Maritime Association, Equasis aims to improve transparency and accessibility of maritime data, contributing to enhanced safety and quality in the shipping industry.

Equasis was created to address the issue of substandard...

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Maritime classification societies were established to ensure the continued safety and security of vessels and marine constructions. These societies provide essential guidelines and standards that serve as benchmarks for maritime safety.

The concept of classification societies originated in the mid-1700s in London, England, when a group of merchant marine underwriters began developing a system to assess ships. This initiative led to the formation of the first classification society,...

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