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What is a Psychometric Test?: Types, Tips to Prepare, Sample Questions
In this blog, we’ll walk you through all things related to the psychometric test, its purpose, types of questions asked, sample questions, as well as preparation tips.
Top 10 D.G. Approved BTech in Marine Engineering Colleges in India: Join Merchant Navy
Check out the list of all the DG Approved colleges which make up for the top 10 maritime institutes for BTech in Marine Engineering in India.
Top 10 D.G. Approved BSc Nautical Science Colleges in India: Join Merchant Navy
Check out the list of all the DG Approved colleges which make up for the top 10 maritime institutes for BSc in Nautical Science in India.
How to Tackle Emergency Situations On Board Ships
Despite proper preparation, many people experience panic attacks and are unable to act as they should in an emergency. Thus, we have created a guide for seafarers that’ll help them to tackle emergency situation onboard ships.
Case studies
UK MAIB: Improper Mooring Arrangement Led to Chief Mate’s Death
The UK MAIB has published a report on the death of a chief officer who was struck in the head by a tensioned mooring line aboard a bulker in 2021, finding that a short-handed operation and an unfamiliarity with the mooring arrangement contributed to his death.
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Explosion Caused By Fumigation – Case Study
The hatch covers had shifted somewhat, and blue-grey smoke could be seen pouring from beneath the edges, according to the crew. A third explosion occurred about an hour later in a second hold, and a fourth occurred a few minutes afterward. Shortly later, explosions erupted in the other holds.
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Misdeclared container caused fire – Case study
In its recently issued Monthly Safety Scenario, the Swedish P&I Club focuses on a case where a containership suffered fire due to misdeclared cargo.
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Lithium-Ion Batteries causing fire on ships?: Höegh Xiamen Case Study
Failure to disconnect vehicle batteries caused fire on board and led to a loss of $40 million dollars: Said NTSB in a recent report published from its investigation into the June 2020 car carrier fire in Jacksonville, Florida.
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How a Candle caused loss of $6.78M Superyacht in Miami: Case study
According to the NTSB investigation, the 2019 loss of the superyacht Andiamo in Miami was caused by unattended candles, a malfunctioning fire alarm, and too much firefighting water.
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How do Fluctuations in Oil Price Affect the Tanker Shipping Market?
Oil prices are influenced by a number of factors, including supply and demand economics. And further, a lot of other things are affected by the fluctuations in oil prices, one of which is the tanker shipping market.
Top 10 D.G. Approved DNS Colleges in India: Join Merchant Navy
Check out the list of top 10 DG Approved DNS colleges in India. Also see their fees, course category and website links.
Top 11 D.G. Approved GP Rating Colleges in India: Join Merchant Navy
In this blog, we have listed a mixture of both sponsored and non-sponsored colleges, which make for the top 11 maritime institutes for G.P. Rating in India.
17 Types of commercial ships in the Merchant Navy
Here's a list of 17 Commercial ships in the Merchant Navy that are used to transport goods and passengers to different destinations. These ships, which range from freight liner ships to oil tankers, are all built to perform certain functions.
Alternative Fuels in Shipping: Ammonia, Hydrogen, and Methanol
Ammonia and hydrogen are zero-carbon bunker fuels that are most likely to be major contributors to shipping's decarbonized future, a new series of report released by the World Bank reveals.
How to get sponsorship in Merchant Navy in India: A-Z Guide
Want to get sponsorship in Merchant Navy? Check syllabus, qualifications, tests, eligibility, list of companies, and much more.
Online sponsorship exams for Merchant Navy in 2022: List of companies
Here is a complete list of Shipping companies conducting sponsorship exams in the year 2022. Check out their links and apply!
21 Free Mobile Apps Seafarers Must Have: Smart Sailing Checklist
We have listed down 21 free mobile apps that seafarers can use to carry out multiple tasks on board and most of them can be operated without the need for an active internet connection.