Tag: safety
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Types of Lifeboats: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Lifeboats are an essential component of all vessels at sea. They are the backup when all else fails and the crew must abandon the ship for survival. In this article, we explore the different types of lifeboats and their advantages. Let us begin. What is a lifeboat? A lifeboat is a self-sufficient specialised watercraft […]
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Quick summary of The International Safety Management Code or ISM Code – Part A
Part A of International Safety Management Code or ISM Code for Ships Introduction ISM code is a very popular standard introduced by the IMO for the maritime industry. While it was first adopted in the year 1993, it has since undergone many beneficial changes that make it one of the most robust and reliable standards […]
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The CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) explained in 6 minutes
The CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) explained in 6 minutes – Nautilus Shipping Introduction The International Maritime Organisation is a United Nations agency that adopts and develops regulations to ensure that international shipping is safe, secure and pollution-free. One of its goals is to ensure that international shipping takes active measures to meet the United Nations […]
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What is Cathodic Protection? Types of cathodic protection
What is Cathodic Protection? Types of cathodic protection Introduction Corrosion is a perennial problem for metals exposed to corroding elements such as seawater and chemicals. In shipping, if corrosion is allowed unabated development, it can lead to a quick erosion of metals in critical locations. As a result, staying on top of corrosion problems from […]
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What is Methane Slip in LNG Engines? Causes and Solutions
Methane Slip | Definition, Causes and How to Reduce Introduction The maritime industry has been moving towards greener shipping to reduce its carbon footprint for some time now. Along the way, we have seen many initiatives that can help us reduce our emissions by using cleaner fuel more efficiently. Some of these include shifting to […]
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SOLAS Chapters for Beginners | Summary, Parts, Regulations Explained
Solas Chapters for Beginners | Summary, Parts, Regulations Explained Introduction There are many dangers to life at sea. Fire, flooding, collision, grounding, heavy weather and drowning are some of the major ones. But there are many more minor dangers that can jeopardise the safety of life. The collision and subsequent sinking of the Titanic was […]
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The Fire Triangle and The Fire Tetrahedron: A beginner’s guide
Introduction Since humans first discovered how to start a fire, they have been looking for better ways to put them out. To that end, a lot of research has been carried out on multiple fronts to understand the nature of fire and how we can use that to gain mastery over it. Today, we look […]
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Classes of Fire as per ISO/NFPA and how to extinguish each
Introduction Fires occur when we least expect them to. They have the capacity to cause utter and complete destruction. When they occur, a quick reaction can not only save property but also lives. But to react in the right way, we must first learn what it is. A wrong reaction can cause much more destruction […]
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Root Cause Analysis | Definition, When to use, and How to do it
Introduction ‘Root cause analysis’ is a common term heard across a variety of industries today. Manufacturers developed this system in the 1950s for a better understanding of industrial events. For instance, Toyota invented the 5 Whys technique, a root cause analysis tool. Over time, root cause analysis has found use in industries such as safety […]
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Chronic Unease Explained | Definition, Characteristics and Development
Chronic Unease Explained Introduction If you work in a dangerous industry such as oil and gas, mining or construction, chances are you have heard the term ‘chronic unease’ at some point. Although the term sounds like a serious medical condition, it is anything but that. In this article, we shall take a deeper look at […]