Search And Rescue Transponder or SART in short is an integral part of ships GMDSS ( Global Maritime Distress and Safety System ) requirement under SOLAS after EPIRB. A search and rescue transponder is a self-contained, waterproof transponder that when actuated during emergency reacts to the emission of a radar to send its current location. […]
Refrigerant Used on Ship: Quality, Properties & Guidelines
Refrigerants like R11, R410A, R1234ze, R717 are used in various refrigeration system on board ship for chilling, freezing, air conditioning, provisional cooling and to maintain temperature inside a hold. According to IMO 2014 report more than 90% of all merchant fleet use HCFC/HFC as their primary refrigerant. About 1-2% still use CFC like R11 or […]
Ship Refrigeration System – Purpose, Construction & Working
On ship, Refrigeration system is used to carry refrigerated cargo, food and provisions. During which the temperature of the space or its content is reduced considerably below that of the surrounding. Thus preventing possible growth of harmful bacteria, decay of perishable food, fermentation or damage to cargo. In small ships like large commercial fishing vessels, […]
Maintenance Activity Checklist For Merchant Navy Vessels
All seagoing merchant ships undergo periodic maintenance and checks to comply with the set conventional requirement set under SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC, Loadline etc. The main aim of any maintenance activity on ship is to ensure its efficient operation, compliance, reduce risks and full operational safety. Deficiencies when observed are corrected before it can grow into […]
Foam vs Inflatable Life Jacket | Which is Better
A life jacket is a type of personal flotation device (PFD) that any sailor, boater, or person engaging in water-based activities will know about the importance of. Not only can choosing the right one help a person to ensure their safety while in the water, but it could also even save their life! So when […]
What Size Dinghy Do I Need ( Boat Capacity )
A dinghy is an excellent solution for you to get ashore or explore creeks when cruising. Whether you own a large boat, yacht or even a ship; having these small boat compliment well with your sailing experience. You can use them for short sailing, fishing, rescue operation, getting ashore or solo adventure like water sports. […]
Impact of Covid-19 on Shipping Industry
If there is one community that contributes and suffer the most after the medical employees are the fellow seafarers. As we are heading towards the normalcy we need to acknowledge the effects of COVID 19 on the shipping industry in general and hardship on seafarers. Not just they suffer the mental baggage to work beyond […]