World Maritime Day – June 25th
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is celebrating the 4th annual Day of the Seafarer on June 25th. 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. 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