Drinking Water on board of ships General Information Fresh water supply is one of the essential topics for the crew health and welfare. In providing food and drinking water on board ships; factors likMore
Garbage Management In accordance with MARPOL 73/78, Annex VIMO Res. MEPC. 295(71) 1. IntroductionMARPOL consolidated edition 2017 Annex V which requires that: .1 every ship of 100 gross tonnage aMore
1.1General requirements 1.1.1DefinitionsThe following terms and definitions are used in this chapter: cargo mass P gross mass of cargo unit, during lifting placed virtually in the level of p metres aMore
Preface At the end of the year 2019 an outbreak with a newly discovered coronavirus was reported in the Hubei province in China. From there, the virus spread to several countries worldwide. As of MarcMore
As you are fully aware there are several different rules which limit the sulphur content of used fuel oil. Beside the IMO MARPOL Annex VI, Rule 14, various countries have their own local rules. All thMore
This Boarding Instruction is the legal agreement between the person boarding the Vessel (Visitor) and the Vessel. The Visitor’s access to and use of the Vessel is subject to and governed by this BoardMore
EMERGENCY STOP AND QUICK CLOSING DEVICES: 1. Clear access to SOS-box to be provided. 2. Key to be located in container in good visible place 3. Clear instruction to be located on visible place 4. CorrMore
During recent inspections on board of our vessels it was observed that the compression bars, coaming top and landing pads are not maintained as required. Corrective maintenance needs to be done by creMore
EMSA issues Sulphur Inspection Guidance EU SECAs: Baltic Sea & North Sea (and English Channel) EMSA’s Sulphur Inspection Guidance contains guidelines for sulphur inspectors regarding the enforcemeMore
During audits and inspections on board of our vessels the position of the vessel is not maintained as required. Almost all vessels are relying on the (D)GPS position. Positioning is essential for naviMore
A. Frequently Asked Questions and Club Cover 1. What are my obligations as an Owner if my vessel is loading a cargo which may liquefy? Owners must ensure that any charterparty entered into for the carMore
The IMSBC Code does not permit the carriage of castor meal, castor pomace or castor flakes in bulk as exposure todust from these cargoes is a health hazard. A vessel entered with Gard was recently schMore
Cargo Hold Cleaning & Testing Procedure1. Master permission: - Cargo Hold bilge cleaning and testing to be done after complete of cargo operation and only after Master permission. 2. Safety NoticeMore
Contingency Plans The objective of the 'Contingency Plan' is to serve as a guidance and reference for the members of the Shipboard Management Team (SMT) and of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) for haMore
Bunkering “Due to the fact that bunkering and bunker procedures have a deep impact on the running cost and bad fuel quality can cause a huge amount of cost for repair and maintenance the company decidMore