Freshwater is an essential resource on board ships during extended voyages. It is required for human consumption, cooking, cleaning, and various other purposes. The traditional method of obtaining freshwater on a ship was by storing it in tanks before setting…
This is A Tale of Diminishing Liberties of the Sailor from 1990’s to 2021 The beginning of an era I was fortunate to see a glimpse of the ‘good ol’ times’ of shipping, before it all quickly faded. I had…
Hello Seafarers, by now you must be aware of the DGS 3 TIER System for certification. This includes the E-Learning Module, Course from Maritime Training Institutes, Online DGS Exit Exam. This article is now outdated and DGS Exit Exams are…
I have completed my E-Learning module for Revalidation of my COC and hence wish to share the procedure to help fellow seafarers do the same with ease. If you are not aware of DGS E-Learning and Online Exit Exams read…
In this article, I am going to talk about the DG Shippings E-learning and Online Exit Exams. What is E-learning and online Exit Exams? I will help you with why these modules were included in the DG Shipping and How…
Microbiological Attack Microbial problems were prominent during the early eighties. Over a period of time incidents due to microbial problems have reduced but they do still exist. The effects were mainly seen in distillate fuels and lubricants, but these effects…