General Procedure of Preparing Ships for Entering Ports
“Arrival at port” and “Departure from port” are two extremely important aspects of a ship’s…
Difference between a shipbroker and ship charterer
Then came some questions from readers about what is the difference between a shipbroker and…
Chartering
Chartering is an activity within the shipping industry. In some cases a charterer may own cargo and…
Liner Conference System
A Liner Conference System (also called a "shipping conference") is an agreement within the shipping industry in relation to ocean…
Liner and Tramp Shipping
The Bulk Cargo requires shipping services in which large quantity of one type of cargo…
What Is Safety Management System (SMS) On Ships?
The safety management system (SMS) is an organized system planned and implemented by the shipping…
Maritime Declaration of Health
All vessels arriving in New Zealand must report to health authorities about the health conditions…
WHAT IS IMO NUMBER?
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) number is a unique identifier for ships and for registered ship management…
7 Dangers of Flags of Convenience (FOC) to Seafarers
Flags of convenience or FOC is a business practice under which ship’s owners register their…
Flags of convenience
Seafarers are vital to all of us. They travel the globe with everything we need,…