MLC 2006 and Port State Control
A mere 3 weeks before the implementation of the sweeping Maritime Labor Convention (MLC 2006) from the International Labor Organization, the United States Coast Guard finally provides guidance to vessels … Read More
Category: Best Practices
Preventing the BLEVE in the Storeroom
We’re merchant mariners. We work in one of the most challenging industries in the world. Supplies are sometimes short, but the work lists are forever long. We adapt. We improvise. … Read More
Near Miss? Can We Learn From Others’ Mistakes?
Growing up, many of us heard cautionary tales from our parents that included lines such as, “If you do that, you’re going to break your neck.” Hearing these tales, many … Read More