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COLREGS: Still Fit for Purpose?
There has been much debate about the COLREGS over the last 12 months or so, with many suggesting that it is now time for not just some amendments but a total revision of the Rules. So are the COLREGS still fit for purpose? The future: autonomous ships Many believe that in the not so distant…
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ReCAAP ISC 3rd Quarter Report on Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
A total of 75 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships (comprising 73 actual incidents and two attempted incidents) were reported in Asia during January-September 2020 compared to 54 incidents (comprising 49 actual…
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AIR LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGY – All you want to know
Overview In 2018, the International Maritime Organization released an initial strategy on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships with a clear framework to reduce ship emissions.…
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VLOC runs aground off Pointe Desny, Mauritius
VLOC WAKASHIO ran aground off Pointe Desny, southeast Mauritius, at around 1600 UTC Jul 25. Tanker was en route from Singapore to…
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Electronic Record Book (ERB) for ships – Its Benefits
Introduction The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in 2019 adopted the Guidelines for the use of Electronic Record Books under MARPOL (Resolution MEPC.312(74))…
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Case Study- Allergic reaction to fish preparation onboard.
Onboard an oil tanker, Chief cook prepared a dish of “ sweet and sour fish” using frozen fish Skipjack tuna which was…
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