Introduction The Intermediate Survey onboard ship is an essential inspection that ensures a vessel continues to meet international safety and operational standards between major surveys. Conducted as part of the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), this survey occurs between the second and third anniversary of the ship’s statutory certificates. Unlike the annual survey, […]
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Introduction The Annual Survey onboard ship is one of the most essential inspections conducted under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC). Its purpose is to ensure that the ship and its equipment continue to meet the required safety, operational, and environmental standards. Conducted every year, this survey helps verify that the vessel remains
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Introduction The types of surveys onboard ship play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and compliance of every vessel at sea. These surveys are mandatory under international conventions such as SOLAS, MARPOL, and the Load Line Convention. Conducted by the Flag State or a Recognized Organization (RO), each survey verifies that the ship
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Introduction The Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC) is a standardized framework established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to streamline the survey and certification process for ships. The main goal of HSSC is to bring uniformity and consistency across different international maritime conventions, ensuring ships comply with safety and environmental regulations efficiently. What
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Introduction The Initial Survey onboard ship marks the very first step before a vessel begins service. It plays a crucial role in confirming that the ship’s structure, machinery, and equipment comply with all international conventions such as SOLAS, MARPOL, and Load Line. In essence, this survey ensures that the vessel is completely safe and ready
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Marine Engineering is one of the sought-after fields in the Merchant Navy. If you’ve decided to pursue Graduate Marine Engineering (GME), choosing the right college is crucial — for quality of training, sea-time exposure, job prospects, and sponsorships. In this blog, we’ll explore what GME is, how to pick a good college, some of the
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Marine insurance is a crucial pillar of global trade and maritime operations. Every day, goods worth billions are transported across oceans, rivers, and air routes. However, this movement is never risk-free. From natural disasters to piracy, many uncertainties can threaten the safety of ships, cargo, and freight. Marine insurance plays a vital role in protecting
Introduction & Legal Basis The Seafarers’ Welfare Fund Society (SWFS) works under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways through the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). The government created this body to support Indian seafarers and their families with financial and social security. The Director General of Shipping chairs the Committee of Management, which supervises
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Transporting dangerous goods by sea is a vital part of global trade. Every day, ships carry thousands of containers filled with chemicals, flammable liquids, gases, and other hazardous substances. To ensure these cargoes travel safely, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code sets clear rules and procedures. Understanding IMDG cargo is essential for seafarers, ship
In navigation and ship handling, understanding the relationship between Course to Steer (CTS), Course Made Good (CMG), Speed Through Water (STW), and Speed Over Ground (SOG) is crucial. A common question among cadets and bridge officers is: “Why do CPA (Closest Point of Approach) and TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach) not change when
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