The IMO has established a clear vision for e-navigation, which outlines the direction that shipping and marine navigation communities need to follow. As we already know, 2009 brought confirmation of  [ ... ]

Operation in SOX Emission Control Areas (SECAs) introduces new challenges to ship operators, both with respect to bunker management and voyage planning.
The scope of this guidance note is to assist shi [ ... ]

Comply with EU and Californian low-sulphur regulations – DIESELswitch
CARB has since July 1st 2009 required the use of ultra-low sulphur fuels (MDO/MGO) in Californian waters and similar regulations  [ ... ]

The regulations EU Directive 2005-33-EC and California Code of Regulations will come into
force on 01/Jan/2010 to restrict sulfur content in fuel oil to reduce SOx emissions.
Enclosed please find techn [ ... ]

“HULL STRUCTURE FOR OIL TANKERS & BULK CARRIERS” Training Course is designed to provide knowledge about the basic function of a vessel’s hull and it is scheduled to be delivered at the DNV P [ ... ]

“FUEL MANAGEMENT COURSE” Bunker costs are one of the largest recurring expenses for a ship and can run into millions of dollars each year.

Accepted by SAE and ASTM, the standard test method to measure diesel fuel lubricity is conducted on the High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR).
With HFRR, a ball is placed on a flat surface and rapid [ ... ]

MARPOL Annex VI "Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships" stipulate that Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) combustion is not permitted during port stay and in specific areas at sea.

A wide range of rudder or steerable duct actuating force, cavitation and integrity problems can occur from time to time. In the case of rudders, these may take the form of bearing failures or erosion  [ ... ]

Propeller root cavitation problems can be among the most complex to solve. In this region, along with tip vortex dynamics, rigorous mathematical analysis is currently of little assistance for design o [ ... ]

Picture a shipboard radar display, with overlaid electronic chart data, that includes a mark for every significant ship within radio range, each as desired with a velocity vector (indicating speed a [ ... ]

Thermostatic expansion valve is one of the most commonly used throttling devices in the refrigeration and air
conditioning systems. Let us see the details of this valve that automatically maintains th [ ... ]

Instructions from the several flag states on the implementation regarding air pressure test of immersion suit and anti-exposure suit seams and closures were informed by ClassNK Technical Information N [ ... ]

A revision to Regulation III/7 of the SOLAS Convention, which concerns personal life-saving appliances, will require all passenger ships to provide lifejackets for’infants’ on board, and suitable  [ ... ]

INTRODUCTION
- PART 1 Special Survey – Oil Tankers, Ore/Oil Ships, Ore/Bulk/Oil Ships, Chemical Tankers and Ships for Liquefied Gases
- PART 2 Special Survey – Dry bulk cargo ships (Bulk Carriers)
-  [ ... ]

This Surveyor’s Glossary of Hull Terms is intended as a guide to improve the standardization of survey reporting.
It is recommended that the listed terms for hull structural elements are used throug [ ... ]

CHARTER PARTIES AND B/L FORMS
All forms have been selected from many maritime libraries NOTICE: All forms of documents are presented here for viewing as Adobe PDF files.    

The Nautical Calculators can be used to solve many of the equations and conversions typically
associated with marine navigation. Use the Options Menu above to select a category of Nautical Calculator. [ ... ]

Stainless Steel Tanks CLEANING PROCEDURE Step 1st
At least  for  4 hours re circulate the tank with hot water  (80 – 85 °C ) with completion of  3 machine cycle . Step 2nd
Only  [ ... ]

THE INFORMATION BELOW IS BASED ON REVIEWS OF INDUSTRY INCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORTS
The industry continues to experience an increasing number of incidents involving anchors, anchor chains, pawl bars / [ ... ]