As a mariner, you must know that there are important jobs to be performed when…

“Arrival at port” and “Departure from port” are two extremely important aspects of a ship’s…

Then came some questions from readers about what is the difference between a shipbroker and…

Chartering is an activity within the shipping industry. In some cases a charterer may own cargo and…

A Liner Conference System (also called a "shipping conference") is an agreement within the shipping industry in relation to ocean…

The Bulk Cargo requires shipping services in which large quantity of one type of cargo…

The safety management system (SMS) is an organized system planned and implemented by the shipping…

All vessels arriving in New Zealand must report to health authorities about the health conditions…

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) number is a unique identifier for ships and for registered ship management…

Flags of convenience or FOC is a business practice under which ship’s owners register their…