
Superstitions of Seafarers
Superstitions and beliefs are entwined into the very fabric of human existence. Be it any sphere of life, there is a small element of odd and uncanny belief that dictates it.
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Superstitions and beliefs are entwined into the very fabric of human existence. Be it any sphere of life, there is a small element of odd and uncanny belief that dictates it.

#chainhoist #chainblock #manuallifting Chain hoist, also known as chain block is a portable device used to manually raise or lower a load manually. Chain hoists are designed for lifting and material handling tasks.

Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
The IUMI 2022 Policy Forum Workshop in Chicago focused on the war in Ukraine and its impact on marine and war risk insurance. At the workshop, Gard’s global head of People claims, Lene-Camilla Nordlie, turned her attention to seafarers and the challenges they face, not just due to the current geopolitical situation, b

Do you know which is the biggest engine in the world and where it is used? This biggest engine is used in one of the biggest ships in the world and due to its massive size and power, it has made an entry into the Guinness book of world records.

Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic

#roro #carcarrier #carshipping The luxury cars that we drive are usually imported. The cars are generally shipped via air or water.

Over the years, I've received many questions regarding seafarer employment details. Most of it is covered in the employment contracts.

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On a daily basis, the average cruise ship uses around 140-150 tonnes of fuel, or 30 to 50 gallons per mile. That is way above the lifetime consumption of an average car which consumes -30k to 45k gallons of fuel.

#sea #seaburial #burial Burial at sea is the disposal of human remains or bodies in the ocean done from a ship or boat. People started knowing about this age-old ritual after the burial of the infamous Osama Bin Laden in the Arabian sea.

During the 110th session of the International Labour Conference, additional amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006) were approved.
Emergency Contact ISWAN for Seafarers - the free mobile app Home Latest updates News ISWAN for Seafarers - the free mobile app 15 Aug 2022 Download Sign up for alerts The Shipowners Club, the leading mutual P&I insurer in the smaller and specialist vessel sector, has partnered with the International Seafarers’ Welf
“Seafarers deserve to grow and develop their career, at any point of time” says Mr. Mohamed Shareef, who recently completed the NEMO° VTS Essentials Course.

#ship #deck #shipdeck #poopdeck Have you ever heard about poop decks on ships? Do you know what is it used for?

#biggestship #jahreviking #bigship #ulcc Seawise Giant is the biggest ship ever built in the history of sailing ships. The largest ship ever built was a ULCC supertanker to carry crude oil and it was the longest self-propelled ship in history.

#internet #cableship #underwatercable It is unbelievable that 98% of the internet around the globe comes from underwater internet cable. To lay these extremely durable internet cables under the sea, a cable laying ship is used.

US to focus on evacuation of stranded seafarers in Strait of Hormuz

Have you ever wondered why ships are referred to as "SHE" and not "IT"/"HE" Check out our video to find out! Let us know in the comments what according to you is the reason why ships are called as "SHE"?

IMPORTANT NOTE: The entry into force of the 2014 amendments to MLC on 18 January 2017 raised a number of complex and novel questions. These FAQs are intended...

White noise: Why the right sound can improve sleep at sea
Emergency Contact Introducing Medical Enhancement Scheme for Seafarers (MEDISEA) Home Latest updates News Introducing Medical Enhancement Scheme for Seafarers (MEDISEA) 23 Jun 2022 Download Sign up for alerts “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or i

Short video message from the IMO Secretary-General, Kitack Lim about t his year's theme for Day of the Seafarer. Every seafarer’s journey is different, but they all face similar challenges.

Gate valve is one of the most common types of valves used on ships. The gate valve is also one of the simplest valves in terms of design and functionality whose working animation and parts are explained in this video.

Here's another technical video. This time, we send the cadet inside the Main Engine's Crankcase to take deflection readings.

Sara Baade(CEO, Sailors' Society) Home News and Resources News News 05 May, 2022 Wellness at Sea Since the pandemic hit, more than half of rotational workers, including seafarers, are suffering increased stress and anxiety, according to the SOS Foundation and Affinity Health at Work study ‘Mental Health and the Remote

A recent video about bilge dumping came out so some of my viewers have requested me to make a video as to what I have to say about it. Bilge dumping is the illegal disposal of oily substances into the sea.

Most Shipping Companies would gamble with the crew's lives just to save money. This company just showed its commitment to its crew's welfare.

P & O Ferries Fire UK Crews and Staff What's Going on With Shipping? March 18, 2022 On this episode of What's Going on With Shipping, Sal Mercogliano - former merchant mariner and maritime historian at Campbell University - discusses the firing of 800 United Kingdom mariners and staff of P&O Ferries so that the reflag

#russia #ukraine #war #shipping #Seafarers Russia Vs Ukraine war is impacting the whole world in some way or the other but how will this crisis affect the global shipping, supply chain industry, and its seafarers? What will happen to ships stuck in these war-affected areas?

In this episode, I assign the cadet to take charge in overhauling the Fuel Oil Purifier. Mitsubishi Selfjector Chief MAKOi

Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic

Home News and Resources News News 07 Mar, 2022 Ukraine Conflict - Repatriation of Crew FAQs In view of the numerous requests from Members seeking advice on the repatriation of crewmembers arising from the crisis in Ukraine, we have produced the following FAQs to assist Members. Download PDF As the situation deve
Many Gard Members employ Ukrainian and Russian seafarers. We outline some of the Frequently Asked Questions related to employment terms and also the impact of the war on P&I cover for crew claims.

The Swedish Club extends its support and sympathy to all members of the shipping community who are affected by the present situation in the geopolitical

The Club has received a number of enquiries from Members regarding repatriation of Ukrainian seafarers in view of the current situation in Ukraine.
Emergency Contact Ukraine - Repatriation of Ukrainian Seafarers Home Latest updates News Ukraine - Repatriation of Ukrainian Seafarers 4 Mar 2022 Download Sign up for alerts The Club recognise that many of its Members currently have a number of Ukrainian personnel working on board vessels who are either awaiting repatr

A 29-year-old Bangladeshi sailor, who was working on a ship Banglar Samruddhi as a 3rd engineer was killed in a missile attack in Ukraine on March 2. The ship’s remaining 28 crew members – all Bangladeshis – remain safe, but they are terrified and pleading to authorities for help which can be seen in the video.
As the conflict in Ukraine continues, many Members and clients are having difficulties repatriating Ukrainian crew. Some crew members may want to extend their contracts given the turbulence and uncertainty of the situation; others will want to terminate their contracts earlier than intended in order to go home to Ukra

Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search Ukraine - Ukrainian Seafarer Repatriation 2 March 2022 Many Members will have Ukrainian personnel on board vessels at the end of their co

The ship Felicity Ace, a massive car carrier carrying thousands of luxury cars such as Porsche, Bentley and Audi's, caught fire near the Azores islands of Portugal in the Atlantic Ocean . The ship is currently floating adrift and is still burning.

The global supply chain became headline news in the last year. Though delays in shipping were on everyone’s mind, they didn’t necessarily translate into more support for those working on the ships.

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In response to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, guidance for ship operators for the protection of the health of seafarers has been produced by the

Looking at the responsibility for time loss during crew change when the contract is silent or not sufficiently clear.

Home News and Resources News News 03 Feb, 2022 MLC and Abandoned Seafarers - The Theory and the Practice Tony Paulson Head of Asia & Corporate Director The 2014 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) entered into force in early 2017 with the aim of protecting seafarers who had been abandoned by the

US Virgin Islands Open Ship Registry January 30, 2022 On this episode of What's Going on With Shipping, host Sal Mercogliano - Chair of the Department of History, Criminal Justice, and Political Science, former merchant mariner, and instructor of Maritime History, Security and Industry Policy - discusses the White Pape

👉🏻There are over 50,000 merchant ships trading internationally, transporting every kind of cargo. 🚢 🌏The worldwide population of seafarers serving on internationally trading merchant ships is estimated at 1,647,500 seafarers.

What the SEALIFT? How the US Military Sails to War What's Going on With Shipping?
