Understanding How Temperature and Pressure Change in the Atmosphere The atmosphere is constantly changing, and two of the most important factors influencing weather are temperature and atmospheric pressure. Understanding how these elements vary with height helps explain cloud formation, rainfall, thunderstorms, fog, and many other weather phenomena experienced at sea […]
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A routine ballast voyage nearly turned into a major maritime casualty after a fire broke out in the engine room of a 12-year-old product tanker, highlighting the critical dangers posed by aging fuel systems and vibration-induced machinery failures. The vessel was operating normally in open waters with both main engines […]
Read moreWeek 6 of Our Free E-Magazine for Sailors is Now Available! This edition brings you the latest maritime news, industry insights, safety updates, seafarer-focused content, regulatory developments, and practical knowledge to help you stay informed in an ever-evolving shipping industry. Whether you’re at sea, ashore, a cadet, officer, or maritime […]
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India’s maritime regulator, Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), has announced major reforms in the issuance of Indian Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDC) in an effort to curb fraudulent recruitment practices and improve the quality of seafarer training across the industry. Effective from August 1, 2026, Indian CDCs will no longer […]
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Maritime Safety Circular – Enclosed Space Entry & Human Factors A routine enclosed space inspection onboard a vessel resulted in a crew member suffering a head injury after confusion developed during exit procedures inside a void space. Despite proper permits and safety checks being completed, a missed radio communication and […]
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