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…
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…
RPSL Number RPSL stands for Recruitment and Placement Services Licence is mandated by the Directorate General of Shipping in India for authorised recruiters and agents. Recruitment & Placement Services Regulations issued by the Govt of India and enforced under the…
Introduction Trade through sea using ships is one of the oldest business to carry out the trade. Shipping is the most cost-effective mode of transport on earth. Unlike roads which require frequent maintenance, Earth is covered almost 71% with water…
Well, it is March 2019 almost 9 months left for this new regulation to come to force and since this website live now this is the hottest topic to cover. Currently, all ships use residual fuel (bunker) for power and…
INDOS stands for the Indian National Database of Seafarers. Aadhar is kind of a national database of all the citizens similarly, INDOS is for seafarers, minus the biometrics (for now). This database is essential to be easily accessible by various statutory…
In this extract will go from why we need to purifiers onboard ships and their basic principles. It will give us an in-depth understanding of the subject. Need for purifiers? Modern-day engines on ships are made to run with…