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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?
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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The Black Sea Region (BS MoU) announces the preliminary results of the intensive inspection campaign (CIC) on fire safety. Which was carried out from 1 September 2023 to 30 November 2023. The campaign involved the participation of all member institutions of the BS MoU. And also was carried out under the campaign coordination of the
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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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Inappropriate operation of a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) can result in added costs, delays, and obedience issues for shipowners. The Norwegian BWTS supplier Optimarin highlights the significance of crew training in a BWTS installation to ensure smooth-running ballasting operations. Ballast water treatment is new for shipping, and crew training is still being done about it. It
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In a recent open letter to the Arctic Council, Bellona and the Alliance requested that a concrete zero-emissions policy be established for Arctic shipping. All Arctic nations voluntarily implement the IMO resolution that urges the use of cleaner alternative fuels in or near the Arctic. In particular, reducing ongoing pollution from black carbon, carving out
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According to GMS’s latest weekly ship recycling report. The ship recycling markets in Pakistan and Bangladesh have stabilized and shown increased activity at higher rates during the last five weeks. Additionally, the long-awaited Chinese New Year holidays have finally arrived worldwide. However, the start of ship recycling in 2024 has been quieter than expected. Elections
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Beginning from July 1, 2024, it will be prohibited to use or carry heavy fuel oil (HFO) as domestic fuel in bunker tanks while in Arctic waters. Except for some specific cases, as recently emphasized by DNV in a regulatory update. Therefore, DNV recommends that “for ships traveling through Arctic waters. Make sure to dispose
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Improving communication for the crew is of utmost importance, but we must also address modern cyber threats and crimes that are the main hidden traps. Areas Of Concern 1)Why Maritime Cyber Risk Management is Critical It is no surprise that ships are using more and more systems that rely on digitalization, integration, and automation. As