3.2 — MASTER’S STANDING ORDERS & THE NIGHT ORDER BOOK What inspectors check Inspectors are checking whether the Master’s Standing Orders have actually been explained to the deck officers — not just filed away — and whether Night Orders are being written by the Master and countersigned by the officers […]
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Awareness brief on RISQ checkpoint 3.1 — navigation instructions & officer familiarity This week’s inspection focus looks at how vessel managers translate navigational safety policy into practical, everyday guidance — and whether officers can actually show they know and use it. Inspectors assess this under checkpoint 3.1: is practical navigational […]
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The maritime industry is entering a new era of digital navigation with the gradual introduction of the S-100 Universal Hydrographic Data Model for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS). Developed by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) in cooperation with regional hydrographic offices, S-100 represents a major evolution from the […]
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Navigation & Communications Sub-Committee (NCSR 13) Wraps Up — Here’s What Changes for Ships The IMO’s Navigation, Communications, Search & Rescue Sub-Committee met 22–26 June 2026, pushing forward three big shifts at sea: next-gen electronic charts, a slow move to digital VHF, and a new digital safety broadcast system. Most […]
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Modern ships sail through oceans guided by invisible constellations. Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), including GPS, power everything from ECDIS and AIS to radar overlays and autopilot. These systems have turned navigation into a near-symphony of precision. But lately, that orchestra has started hitting the wrong notes. Recent advisories from […]
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We are carrying out SIRE 2.0 Training, For Booking please visit : https://marinersupdate.com/training.html SIRE INSPECTION AT ULSAN: Inspector name: Capt. Y******* OPENING MEETING Inspection checklist given to ship staff and discussed scope and topics to be cover during inspection all area which are to be checked need to well ventilated […]
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