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Safety Culture on Ships: What are the ingredients?
Safety Culture on Ships: What are the ingredients?
12 May 2020
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10 ECDIS questions SIRE inspectors ask and how to deal with it?
10 ECDIS questions SIRE inspectors ask and how to deal with it?
6 May 2020
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Safety Culture on ships: It is all about the trade-offs
Safety Culture on ships: It is all about the trade-offs
3 Apr 2020
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IMO Sulphur 2020 and FONAR: All you need to know
IMO Sulphur 2020 and FONAR: All you need to know
22 Feb 2020
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How to know the worst case of damage stability?
How to know the worst case of damage stability?
27 Aug 2019
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How to Have a More Successful Seafaring Career?
How to Have a More Successful Seafaring Career?
30 Jul 2019
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A Ship on Time Charter : Here is All a Seafarer need to know
A Ship on Time Charter : Here is All a Seafarer need to know
28 Apr 2019
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Here is What a brilliant Passage plan on ECDIS Looks Like
Here is What a brilliant Passage plan on ECDIS Looks Like
3 Mar 2019
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A Layman's Guide to Laytime, Charter party Agreement and Voyage Charter
A Layman's Guide to Laytime, Charter party Agreement and Voyage Charter
10 Feb 2019
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IMO 2020 Sulphur limits: All you need to know
IMO 2020 Sulphur limits: All you need to know
9 Dec 2018
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Ballast Water Management: What We Need to Know and How to Comply
Ballast Water Management: What We Need to Know and How to Comply
13 Oct 2018
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Cargo Calculations on Tankers with ASTM Tables: Here is all you need to know
Cargo Calculations on Tankers with ASTM Tables: Here is all you need to know
23 Sep 2018
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Ship's position by Long by Chron and Merpass: Here is how to get it
Ship's position by Long by Chron and Merpass: Here is how to get it
10 Sep 2018
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Inerting of Cargo Tanks: How Exactly to do it?
Inerting of Cargo Tanks: How Exactly to do it?
22 Jul 2018
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COLREGS Rule 2: Here is the Simple Explanation to the Most Confusing Rule
COLREGS Rule 2: Here is the Simple Explanation to the Most Confusing Rule
14 Jun 2018
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Ship Energy Efficiency: Here is All You Need to Know
Ship Energy Efficiency: Here is All You Need to Know
24 May 2018
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Radar plotting: How to do it and its Significance in Collision Avoidance
Radar plotting: How to do it and its Significance in Collision Avoidance
13 May 2018
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Types of PSC deficiencies and how to deal with these?
Types of PSC deficiencies and how to deal with these?
1 May 2018
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SUA convention: Here is All you need to know
SUA convention: Here is All you need to know
6 Apr 2018
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How do we get ship's position by star sight ?
How do we get ship's position by star sight ?
21 Mar 2018
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A Guide to Tank Cleaning From Vegetable Oil to Methanol
A Guide to Tank Cleaning From Vegetable Oil to Methanol
10 Mar 2018
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Here is All You Need to Know About Doppler Log
Here is All You Need to Know About Doppler Log
27 Feb 2018
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What are the Primary and Secondary means of Venting on tankers ?
What are the Primary and Secondary means of Venting on tankers ?
8 Feb 2018
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Passage Planning Appraisal: Where to find all the Information You Need ?
Passage Planning Appraisal: Where to find all the Information You Need ?
20 Jan 2018
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6 Resources That Will Get You Ready for Damage Stability
6 Resources That Will Get You Ready for Damage Stability
5 Jan 2018
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Understanding the work and rest hours requirements on ships
Understanding the work and rest hours requirements on ships
30 Dec 2017
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What are CATZOC and How to Use it for Passage Planning ?
What are CATZOC and How to Use it for Passage Planning ?
21 Dec 2017
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A Simple Guide to Understand ISO 14001 in Shipping
A Simple Guide to Understand ISO 14001 in Shipping
8 Dec 2017
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A Guide to transit through Gulf of Aden and Somalian waters
A Guide to transit through Gulf of Aden and Somalian waters
26 Nov 2017
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How to use Navtor to order and correct ENCs ?
How to use Navtor to order and correct ENCs ?
17 Nov 2017
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How to Handle Distress Messages Received on GMDSS
How to Handle Distress Messages Received on GMDSS
8 Nov 2017
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Here is All You Need to Know About Port State Control Inspections ?
Here is All You Need to Know About Port State Control Inspections ?
16 Oct 2017
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How a Marine Sextant Helps in Getting Ship Position ?
How a Marine Sextant Helps in Getting Ship Position ?
30 Sep 2017
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How to ensure Compliance with SOx and NOx requirements
How to ensure Compliance with SOx and NOx requirements
25 Aug 2017
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How to know if the anchor is dragging ?
How to know if the anchor is dragging ?
19 Aug 2017
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How an IMO convention enters into force and how it is amended ?
How an IMO convention enters into force and how it is amended ?
8 Aug 2017
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8 simple Mistakes Navigators make while using Traffic Separation Scheme
8 simple Mistakes Navigators make while using Traffic Separation Scheme
30 Jul 2017
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Here is All You Need to Know About EU MRV Regulation
Here is All You Need to Know About EU MRV Regulation
24 Jul 2017
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Here is What You Need to Know about Enhanced Survey Programme
Here is What You Need to Know about Enhanced Survey Programme
16 Jul 2017
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A Complete Guide to Understand Damage Stability Better
A Complete Guide to Understand Damage Stability Better
4 Jul 2017
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6 Basics That Will Make the Ship Stability Easy to Understand
6 Basics That Will Make the Ship Stability Easy to Understand
24 Jun 2017
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5 Classification Society Terms You Need to Understand Now
5 Classification Society Terms You Need to Understand Now
6 Jun 2017
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Declaring Emergency: Important lessons for seafarers from air crash investigation
Declaring Emergency: Important lessons for seafarers from air crash investigation
1 Jun 2017
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Here is All You Wanted to Know About P&I Clubs
Here is All You Wanted to Know About P&I Clubs
29 May 2017
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How Masters Need to Handle False Oil Record Book Entries ?
How Masters Need to Handle False Oil Record Book Entries ?
24 May 2017
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Position Fixing: The Most Important Element of Passage Planning
Position Fixing: The Most Important Element of Passage Planning
6 May 2017
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How to Install ENCs on Furuno ECDIS- Step by Step Guide
How to Install ENCs on Furuno ECDIS- Step by Step Guide
24 Apr 2017
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How to make correct oil record book (Cargo) entries ?
How to make correct oil record book (Cargo) entries ?
18 Apr 2017
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Infographic: A Quick Guide to Forthcoming Shipping Regulations
Infographic: A Quick Guide to Forthcoming Shipping Regulations
2 Apr 2017
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A Basic But Helpful Guide On Framo System
A Basic But Helpful Guide On Framo System
27 Mar 2017
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Here Is All You Wanted to Know About Draft Survey Calculations
Here Is All You Wanted to Know About Draft Survey Calculations
10 Mar 2017
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Treaty and Convention, How These Two Are Different ?
Treaty and Convention, How These Two Are Different ?
16 Feb 2017
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Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) : What It Is And How To Ensure Compliance ?
Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) : What It Is And How To Ensure Compliance ?
4 Feb 2017
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Where Does NBDP Fit in GMDSS and How to Use It ?
Where Does NBDP Fit in GMDSS and How to Use It ?
30 Jan 2017
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This is How QHSE Department Can Contribute to the Success of Company
This is How QHSE Department Can Contribute to the Success of Company
18 Jan 2017
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ISPS Code: 9 Important and Must Know Elements
ISPS Code: 9 Important and Must Know Elements
5 Jan 2017
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A comprehensive guide of fixed fire fighting foam system
A comprehensive guide of fixed fire fighting foam system
12 Dec 2016
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7 important elements of ISM Code every seafarer must know about
7 important elements of ISM Code every seafarer must know about
4 Dec 2016
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New Indian MS bill, DG shipping starts issuing SID and other stories of November 2016
New Indian MS bill, DG shipping starts issuing SID and other stories of November 2016
3 Dec 2016
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Infographic: A Comparison Between Hague Rules and Hague Visby Rules
Infographic: A Comparison Between Hague Rules and Hague Visby Rules
21 Nov 2016
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5 Basic Marine engineering Principles Every Deck Officer Must Understand
5 Basic Marine engineering Principles Every Deck Officer Must Understand
19 Nov 2016
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10 Things You Should Know About Fund Convention 92
10 Things You Should Know About Fund Convention 92
7 Nov 2016
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IMO set 2020 as the low sulphur compliance date and other stories of October 2016
IMO set 2020 as the low sulphur compliance date and other stories of October 2016
1 Nov 2016
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Why it is so Important to Know About Statutory and Mandatory Certificates ?
Why it is so Important to Know About Statutory and Mandatory Certificates ?
28 Oct 2016
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What is Risk Assessment and Why it is so Useful On Board ?
What is Risk Assessment and Why it is so Useful On Board ?
17 Oct 2016
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10 Simple Terms to Understand Ship Construction Better
10 Simple Terms to Understand Ship Construction Better
13 Oct 2016
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York Antwerp Rules and General Average, Everything you Need to Know
York Antwerp Rules and General Average, Everything you Need to Know
7 Oct 2016
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Fall of Hanjin Shipping and other Maritime stories: September issue
Fall of Hanjin Shipping and other Maritime stories: September issue
2 Oct 2016
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5 Confusing Terms of Ship Navigation and its Clarification
5 Confusing Terms of Ship Navigation and its Clarification
25 Sep 2016
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Infographic: How to Wear SCBA in Correct Way
Infographic: How to Wear SCBA in Correct Way
19 Sep 2016
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The Most Comprehensive Yet Simple Guide of Static Electricity
The Most Comprehensive Yet Simple Guide of Static Electricity
16 Sep 2016
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A Basic and Simple Guide of Civil Liability Convention 92
A Basic and Simple Guide of Civil Liability Convention 92
12 Sep 2016
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4 Ship Handling Tricks To Handle Ships in Better Way
4 Ship Handling Tricks To Handle Ships in Better Way
6 Sep 2016
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7 Medicines to Save Lives During Medical Emergencies on Ships
7 Medicines to Save Lives During Medical Emergencies on Ships
3 Sep 2016
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Collision off Singapore strait and other main maritime stories of August 2016
Collision off Singapore strait and other main maritime stories of August 2016
1 Sep 2016
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Risks Involved in Enclosed Spaces and How These Can Be Mitigated
Risks Involved in Enclosed Spaces and How These Can Be Mitigated
29 Aug 2016
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Be in Command by Knowing These ECDIS Safety Settings
Be in Command by Knowing These ECDIS Safety Settings
20 Aug 2016
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Are You Doing All These Checks on Your Davit Type Lifeboats
Are You Doing All These Checks on Your Davit Type Lifeboats
18 Aug 2016
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20 Navtex Question (and answers) to Make Naxtex Your Friend For Life
20 Navtex Question (and answers) to Make Naxtex Your Friend For Life
11 Aug 2016
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5 Tanker Terms That Can Help You in Being Safe On Tankers
5 Tanker Terms That Can Help You in Being Safe On Tankers
7 Aug 2016
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What is Abort Point and How You Can Use it For Safe Navigation
What is Abort Point and How You Can Use it For Safe Navigation
31 Jul 2016
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A beginner's guide of planning stowage on chemical tankers
A beginner's guide of planning stowage on chemical tankers
28 Jul 2016
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5 Questions that can help in Understanding of Squat effect on ships
5 Questions that can help in Understanding of Squat effect on ships
21 Jul 2016
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A basic and simplified guide of Hague Visby rules for seafarers
A basic and simplified guide of Hague Visby rules for seafarers
12 Jul 2016
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Infographic: Actions required in restricted visibility as per COLREG rule 19
Infographic: Actions required in restricted visibility as per COLREG rule 19
1 Jul 2016
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8 COLREG rules every navigating officer must understand
8 COLREG rules every navigating officer must understand
28 Jun 2016
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A complete guide of loading TDI onboard a chemical tanker
A complete guide of loading TDI onboard a chemical tanker
19 Jun 2016
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How to plot navigational warnings on ECDIS (the right way) ?
How to plot navigational warnings on ECDIS (the right way) ?
9 Jun 2016
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A step by step guide of how to operate ODME and principle of its operation
A step by step guide of how to operate ODME and principle of its operation
31 May 2016
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Marine radar: How best to set up to have it plot perfect targets on screen
Marine radar: How best to set up to have it plot perfect targets on screen
23 May 2016
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MF/HF Equipment tests: how to do it and actions in case test fails ?
MF/HF Equipment tests: how to do it and actions in case test fails ?
15 May 2016
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Cargo Sampling on chemical tankers: What when and How to do
Cargo Sampling on chemical tankers: What when and How to do
10 May 2016
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How to deal with Navigational warnings, A Complete guide
How to deal with Navigational warnings, A Complete guide
2 May 2016
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Free Fall Lifeboats: what maintenance is required (and how to do it) ?
Free Fall Lifeboats: what maintenance is required (and how to do it) ?
23 Apr 2016
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A complete guide of bringing a ship to dry dock
A complete guide of bringing a ship to dry dock
10 Apr 2016
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Speed Through water or speed over ground, Which one to use ?
Speed Through water or speed over ground, Which one to use ?
1 Apr 2016
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5 Loadicator tricks that can ease your life during cargo operation
5 Loadicator tricks that can ease your life during cargo operation
6 Mar 2016
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A step by step guide to ordering and correcting charts on ECDIS
A step by step guide to ordering and correcting charts on ECDIS
29 Feb 2016
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The Ultimate Actionable Guide of Anchoring a Ship
The Ultimate Actionable Guide of Anchoring a Ship
13 Feb 2016
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GMDSS Batteries: Tests and checks mariners must know
GMDSS Batteries: Tests and checks mariners must know
31 Jan 2016
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Understanding IMO Conventions, resolutions and Circulars
Understanding IMO Conventions, resolutions and Circulars
25 Jan 2016
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A practical guide of bill of lading for Seafarers
A practical guide of bill of lading for Seafarers
6 Jan 2016
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Incoterms: Guide of everything you want to know about
Incoterms: Guide of everything you want to know about
25 Dec 2015
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Are your emergency & GMDSS batteries in good shape ?
Are your emergency & GMDSS batteries in good shape ?
24 Apr 2015
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Pilot Ladders: First sign of vessel’s safety standards ?
Pilot Ladders: First sign of vessel’s safety standards ?
4 Apr 2015
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How does hedging in Crude Oil by an Oil and Gas Company take place ?
How does hedging in Crude Oil by an Oil and Gas Company take place ?
17 Mar 2015
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Compliance with Loadicator Testing and its records
Compliance with Loadicator Testing and its records
9 Mar 2015
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Why do we sometimes have two anchors of different cable lengths onboard ships ?
Why do we sometimes have two anchors of different cable lengths onboard ships ?
6 Mar 2015
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Prevention of disputes on dry bulk Cargo quantities at Discharge Ports
Prevention of disputes on dry bulk Cargo quantities at Discharge Ports
11 Feb 2015
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Why Captain's cabin is always on starboard side ?
Why Captain's cabin is always on starboard side ?
10 Feb 2015
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Simplifying SCOPIC clause and salvage convention
Simplifying SCOPIC clause and salvage convention
2 Feb 2015
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Different types of bill of ladings
Different types of bill of ladings
29 Jan 2015
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How confident are you about your ODMCS ?
How confident are you about your ODMCS ?
28 Jan 2015
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Ensuring compliance with ENOA/D for vessel trading in US waters
Ensuring compliance with ENOA/D for vessel trading in US waters
28 Jan 2015
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Shipper, consignee and Notify party, explained.
Shipper, consignee and Notify party, explained.
8 Jan 2015
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Why crew accommodations size is reducing on ships ?
Why crew accommodations size is reducing on ships ?
24 Nov 2014
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Bill of lading: What it is and what purpose it solves ?
Bill of lading: What it is and what purpose it solves ?
13 Nov 2014
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6 Mistakes Master and ship staff must avoid on ships with dual load lines
6 Mistakes Master and ship staff must avoid on ships with dual load lines
12 Nov 2014
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Does Size Matter? Why the crude oil tanker sizes did not increase in last 5 decades?
Does Size Matter? Why the crude oil tanker sizes did not increase in last 5 decades?
13 Oct 2014
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