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What is International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)? International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code(IMDG Code) was formed for the protection of crew

Bulk carrier ships The ship designed to carrier bulk cargoes are called as Bulk carrier, the cargo is loaded in

Biggest shipping company in the world      List of Biggest shipping company in the world in 2021 1. P. Moller–Maersk 2. Mediterranean

Container Lashings What is Container Lashing-When all containers are loaded on ships, prior departure all containers are secured well so

Stack weight Stack weight is the maximum allowable weight that the deck , hatch covers or tank top can load.

What is a Fathom ? A Fathom is a measurements unit of length in the imperial and us customary system

When to call ship’s master on the bridge? The  Master of a ship is overall responsible for the safety of

What is ship sweat & cargo sweat. What is ship sweat & cargo sweat ? Sweat: When a ships travels

Different parts of a ship & their functions Bulbous Bow: Bulbous bow is the forward projected bulb like structure at

What are Hydrofoil Boats? History of Hydrofoils The first hydrofoil ship which was manned was built in year 1900 in

Anchoring a ship (An ultimate Guide) When  a ship arrives near a port area, it may needed to anchor the

The ship is divided into two equal halves, the right and left halves irrespective of where the observer is. These

What is the Bill of Lading Bill of Lading A bill of lading is a document which is issued by

Keel of a ship and types of keel Keel is the bottom most plate of a ship and usually very

Commercial shipping colleges in India International Maritime Business Academy(IMBA)Dehradun Advance Post Graduate Diploma in International Maritime Law Advance Post Graduate

Requirements of Fire Wires/Towing wire In case of fire or explosion the ship is require to be towed away from

Cargo Dues, Tonnage Dues and Port Dues Cargo Dues – (CD) Cargo Dues – (CD) – (also known as Wharfage) is a

The Notice of Readiness (NOR)  The Notice of Readiness (NOR) is a document issued by the Master of the vessel, to

Minor Ports in India upsc In Indian Constitution the maritime transport falls under the concurrent list. The ports are thus