Tag: Crew
Sailing with Compassion: Ship Visitors as Lifelines for Seafarers
With Charles leading the way, we eagerly ascended the loading ramp of the car carrier MV Morning Christina at Southampton Port. As guests of...
Is It A Boat Versus Ship Situation? How Are They Different?
One of the worst cruising faux pas is referring to a cruise ship as a boat. Without realising it, we've all overheard a first-time...
Statsraad Lehmkuhl – The Wind And The Sails
During a voyage from Ishigaki to Manila aboard the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl, our author glimpsed what it means to have the wind...
Ukraine Recommends To Reduce The Number Of Ship’s Crew In Ports
Ukraine has recommended reducing the number of ship’s crew for vessels currently located in the ports of Ukraine to the minimal safe number...
Prosecution Of Ship Captain For False COVID Declaration
The captain is facing two years in jail if convicted of committing fraud by allegedly deceiving health officials.
The vessel was granted a...
Port Congestion: Can’t Wait Another Week! They’re Almost Out Of Food
Cargo ships and their crews are being forced to spend more time at sea as supply chain delays continue to cause port congestion...
Ineffective Monitoring By Bridge Crew Led To $17M in Damage
NTSB issued an investigation report on the collision of the ‘Cargo Vessel’ and ‘Bulk Carrier’ on the Lower Mississippi River in May 2020. The...
Is Ship Design To Blame for Falling Containers?
A spate of recent container losses due to container stack collapses has brought increased scrutiny to container ship loading and design. These container incidents represent a safety threat...
The Day When Edmund Fitzgerald Sank In Lake Superior
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald was a 729-foot freighter plying the Great Lakes for 17 years before it sank Nov. 10, 1975, during a violent...
Accurate Safety Inspection Of Ships With Drone Technology
The drones to be used for safety inspections of ships in the future passed the first ‘go-no-go test’ with flying colours. The next step...