World Maritime Day – June 25th
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is celebrating the 4th annual Day of the Seafarer on June 25th. Â Join in the theme of “Seafarer’s brought me…..” by posting your answer to … Read More
Tag: IMO
What’s the Weight? Why Weighing of Cargo Containers is Critical
Last year in a Persian Gulf port, we finished loading for a southbound transit to East Africa on a small container ship. Â Our load plan showed that we would be … Read More
Safety Management System (SMS) – A Fatigue Factor?
When asked about the Manila Amendments, a captain recently quipped, “What?  There’s new regulations for folders?!” The Manila Amendments refer to new wide-ranging changes to the IMO (International Maritime Organization) … Read More