Blogs
Global Maritime India Summit 2023: The Future
Introduction: Global Maritime India Summit 2023 The world’s oceans, covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, have always played […]
Revolutionizing Indian Waters: The Usage of Thuraya, Iridium, and Other Satellite Communications
In a world that thrives on constant connectivity, satellite communication has emerged as a pivotal technology, bridging the gaps in […]
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
Why UNCLOS? The world’s oceans cover approximately 71% of the Earth’s surface, providing crucial resources and playing a vital role […]
Career for Girls in Indian Merchant Navy: Courses, Eligibility, Selection Process, and Cruise Industry Opportunities
Introduction The Indian Merchant Navy offers exciting and rewarding career prospects for girls who aspire to work in the maritime […]
Safeguarding Your Journey: How to Avoid Frauds in Merchant Navy
Frauds are one of the major problems faced by Merchant Navy aspirants in India, This blog will explain things to remember to avoid frauds.
Case studies
UK MAIB – Improper Mooring Arrangement Led to Chief Mate’s Death
The UK MAIB has published a report on the death of a chief officer who was struck in the head by a tensioned mooring line aboard a bulker in 2021, finding that a short-handed operation and an unfamiliarity with the mooring arrangement contributed to his death.
Explosion Caused By Fumigation – Case Study
The hatch covers had shifted somewhat, and blue-grey smoke could be seen pouring from beneath the edges, according to the crew. A third explosion occurred about an hour later in a second hold, and a fourth occurred a few minutes afterward. Shortly later, explosions erupted in the other holds.
Misdeclared container caused fire – Case study
In its recently issued Monthly Safety Scenario, the Swedish P&I Club focuses on a case where a containership suffered fire due to misdeclared cargo. Read the case study to find out the cause of the incident and the lessons for the maritime industry.
Lithium-Ion Batteries causing fire on ships? – Höegh Xiamen Case Study
Failure to disconnect vehicle batteries caused fire on board and led to a loss of $40 million dollars: Said NTSB in a recent report published from its investigation into the June 2020 car carrier fire in Jacksonville, Florida.