Take your own bunker samples - they are a vital piece of evidence
Bunker quality disputes are not uncommon. The parties often agree to jointly test a sample to determine if the fuel supplied was on-specification or not, and the result is binding on the parties. Even in the absence of an agreement, bunker samples w...
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From deck to bridge - training the next generation of seafarers
For the past two years, Oliver Bailey has done a deep-dive into nautical science, navigation, firefighting, and many of the other subjects required to become a competent mariner. Not to mention: he’s been stuck at sea.
デッキからブリッジへ - 次世代の船員の養成 / From deck to bridge - training the next generation of seafarers (PDF)
Are we all in the same boat? Crew changes in the time of pandemic
At our recent webinars dealing with the difficult and timely issue of crew changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, our presenters discussed the issue from the standpoint of seafarer wellbeing as well as the contractual challenges between owners and ch...
Signing on with a pre joining medical condition? Carry and take prescribed medication on time
Every seafarer has to go through a pre-joining medical examination where a doctor verifies their fitness for the upcoming contractual period. Some seafarers may be declared fit for the tour of duty under conditions that may require regular medicatio...
IMO 2020: A review of the transition to VLSFOs
Many predictions were made in the run up to the imposition of the MARPOL 2020 sulphur cap, none of which was that the transition to Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) would be smooth sailing. From Gard’s experience, the transition has been smoother t...
澳大利亚海事安全局(AMSA)的检查活动重点关注集装箱的装载和系固问题 / AMSA inspection campaign to focus on stowage and securing of containers (Simplified Chinese)
(PSC)常规检查同时进行,但对于 PSC不适检的船只也可单独开展检查。如 发现缺陷,检查员将就此与主管进行研讨,以确保不合格项目得以纠正。 从这些检查中获得的任何数据将不会与区域港口国管制制度数据库共享,如东京谅解 备忘录组织(Tokyo MoU)和印度洋谅解备忘录组织( Indian