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How to Facilitate Muslim Seafarers on Ships During Ramadan 2024 - Merchant Navy Info - Blog

How to Facilitate Muslim Seafarers on Ships During Ramadan

Shipping companies can take a number of measures to facilitate Muslim seafarers‘ stay on ships during Ramadan while monitoring ship operations, workloads, policies, and ship safety. Ensure that safety regulations are complied with. Shipping companies must ensure that all religious considerations and adjustments are made in accordance with safety regulations. Any adjustments must not jeopardize […]

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What Is The Procedures On How To Maintain Your Magnetic Compass?

As per Chapter V, regulation 19 of the 2000 amendments to the 1974 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974. It is mandatory to use a magnetic compass that adheres to the standards set forth by the IMO. The Panama Ship Registry recently established guidelines for maintaining and testing magnetic compasses.

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Bimco And Ics Submit Papers To The Imo To Support The Development Of Practical Guidance On In-water Cleaning

BIMCO has submitted two papers to the 11th session of the IMO’s Pollution Prevention and Response Sub-Committee. These papers cover the operational and safety aspects of in-water cleaning and the revised procedure for independent testing and certification of in-water cleaning companies. In-water cleaning protocols are outlined in the 2023 Biofouling Guidelines based on the level

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How can I improve my RightShip safety score?

RightShip has launched a new system called RightFLEET, which includes three tiers designed to provide ship owners and managers with access to valuable data to improve their operations. Their FLEET aims to help rightship owners and managers optimize vessel performance, reduce operational risks, and enhance their environmental credentials. The subscription model of RightFLEET allows users

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Napier Port and Rightship Join Forces To Pioneer Maritime Safety And Sustainability - Merchant Navy Info - news

Napier Port And Rightship Join Forces To Pioneer Maritime Safety And Sustainability

RightShip has announced a partnership with Napier Ports to bring RightShip’s innovative RightPort risk solution to New Zealand ports. The agreement will make Napier the first port in New Zealand to implement this breakthrough technology, which aims to improve maritime safety and sustainability. RightPort is an innovative digital solution that screens incoming vessels using risk-based

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Do you know what GT and DWT measure in a ship?

Shipping industry professionals are familiar with terms such as “gross tonnage,” “dead tonnage,” “net tonnage,”. And many other terms regularly encountered in ship -related information sources. However, it’s not always easy to differentiate between them, especially if you’re new to the industry. Have you ever wondered about the difference between gross tonnage and deadweight tonnage?

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Key Requirements For The Inspection And Testing Of Automatic Sprinkler Systems

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has issued a Maritime Notice applicable to all Bahamian vessels equipped with automatic sprinkler systems of an approved type that comply with the requirements of the Fire Protection Systems Regulations in accordance with SOLAS II Regulations 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6  Two or any other IMO code. The BMA reports that

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Europe is buying Russian oil via India at record rates in 2023 despite the Ukraine war - Merchant Navy Info - new news (1)

Europe is buying Russian oil via India at record rates in 2023 despite the Ukraine war

Amid European sanctions, India is profiting from importing cheap Russian crude oil. And selling the same refined crude at full price in the EU market. I would like to receive emails about offers, events and updates from The Independent.  Imports of refined oil from India to the EU increased to record levels in 2023. And

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