The overall declared objectives of this computer-based training course developed by Marlins are to provide necessary instruction, training and explanation about all aspects of lifeboat operation, maintenance and certification, to describe the construction and working principles of the major components of the typical lifeboat systems, to highlight the regulations and the requirements, to provide explanations of abandon ship drill and procedures, provide a means to reinforce familiarization of equipment on board the ship, to test senior officers and crew on their understanding of lifeboat arrangement, operations and inspection/maintenance.

The course for Support level covers overview of lifeboat training, typical arrangement, operating procedure, lifeboat inspection and maintenance, relevant regulations and requirements, and common incidents. After study of the first section of this training course, you shall be able to understand the whole importance of having lifeboat training, identify where lifeboat training can be carried out, specify the intervals for having lifeboat training, list the knowledge and skills you can obtain from lifeboat training, and describe how this computer-based training can enhance lifeboat training. The exercises are presented in the form of a questionnaire.​

This training publication was prepared and released by the NTNU-Trondheim in order to establish probabilistic safety distances for LNG bunkering operations. The main economical and environmental benefits of using the LNG as marine fuel oil are widely recognized within the shipping industry. Today, construction of the infrastructure relating to the LNG bunkering is rapidly developing, responding to the constantly growing industry.

Numerous ports are currently preparing to supply liquefied gas fuel; however, there are some uncertainties related to the process of bunkering as well as to the operational safety. Recently, there were some research works conducted to get the available LNG bunkering solutions standardized, including launching of the related ISO guideline and RP by DNV.

Subject documents were mainly focused on the operational safety of bunkering, and on establishing of the safety zones; since very high risk is implied in the vicinity of the bunkering operations, and ferries (the main customers for the LNG fuel) have passengers most of the time, who are not allowed to present during such operations, the limitations imposed by the current regulations reduce the functionality and, consequently the competitiveness of LNG - that is why such fuel is a bit problematic for the ferry shipping companies...

This publication is truly classic. It is widely recognized as one of the most comprehensive reference books to be used by marine engineers plus all people who seek a good working knowledge of marine diesel engines and associated equipment. This is the eight edition, which has been fully rewritten.

The author of the title has added several completely new chapters dedicated to the slow-speed and super-long-stroke diesel engines, and also the newly introduced medium-speed diesel engines that can work burning the fuel oils of considerably lower quality than the conventional engines. In addition to that, the publication contains a thorough and interesting technical discussion on the new purifier systems for the treatment of the fuel oil, and also the issues concerning the testing of fuels and lube oils on board the vessels.

The text part of the book has been written in a very understandable language, making this book an excellent choice even for the non-professionals and undergraduate students of marine engineering and similar technical disciplines; the text has been illustrated with more than a thousand images, sketches and drawings, specifically designed and drawn for this release of the publication. The author also fully describes the very latest advances in the diesel engine technology and new fuel systems.

Since LNG are playing a very important part in today's world's energy mix, the professionals of the industry must be familiar with liquid natural gases terminology. The changing and constantly growing nature of LNG implies that its language brings together terms from the worlds of technique, finance, trading, utilities and many other sectors, not only from shipping and gas spheres.

The present Glossary is intended to provide a comprehensive guide to above mentioned terms. Like any other language guide it is sometimes fascinating and intriguing. It will be of great use to a very broad audience - chief executive officers, traders, accountants, tax consultants, regulators, and others -bringing together technological, commercial, engineering, accounting terms from both inside and outside the LNG sector.

This Glossary was published by PWH together with the Petroleum Economist Ltd and shall be treated as a sort of contribution to promoting transparency within the industry and for better understanding and knowledge in the global shipping industry. The glossary is excellent and maybe the best one available on the LNG transportation as it was specifically developed for this particular area of the maritime industry.

The Annex V to MARPOL Convention entered into force on 31 December 1977. But, some of the recently conducted surveys revealed the facts that some garbage is still disposed of to the sea from the ships. And plastic garbage accounts for the largest single item found. Then, IMO revised this Annex and it's revised edition entered into force on 1 January 2013.

The present Guidance Notes were officially released by Lloyd's Register of Shipping with the intention to make the requirements of the subject Annex earlier to understand and, consequently, to comply with. It is obvious today that the garbage thrown from the vessels can be deadly to marine life in the same was as oil or chemicals. The maximum danger comes from plastic stuff since plastic can float for years and get swallowed by fish or marine mammals mistaking it for food; in addition to that, fish can easily become trapped in plastic bags, nets and ropes. And, while some of the garbage comes from the people on land, significant part of it comes from vessels.

Of course, many items will be degraded by the sea water; however, this is a very time consuming process - it can take months or even years, and, again, plastic is the worst one - it would take about 450 years to get it degraded by sea...

The content of this compact yet quite comprehensive and of course very practical publication was specifically designed to provide seamen with the check sheet to be used when preparing their vessels for the forthcoming PSC inspections and reduce the risk of the associated detention. Thousands of the crew members and passengers were either killed or missed from the lost vessels.

Moreover, the number of the fatalities and accidents occurring at the time of the routing lifeboat drills and inspections is constantly rising. That's why it is essential that the crew members of the vessels receive appropriate training in the field of the inspection, maintenance and operation of the equipment and that subject equipment is operationally ready at any time. The specialists of the UK P&I Club have performed a thorough analysis of the available data related to the LSA, including the deficiencies that have been found by the PSC officers.

Their efforts have eventually resulted in this practical re-usable check sheet highlighting the most frequently found deficiencies and listing them in several convenient sections. Subject officers usually commence their surveys from the Master's office. It is therefore critically important that all certification paperwork is updated and valid, including all relevant records and other mandatory documents. The Master shall notify the port authorities about any broken/missing equipment prior to entering the port...

This nice publication prepared and officially released by the UK P&I Club together with the UKDC is dedicated to the maritime pollution legislation in Australia, and in particular to the very latest amendments in it. Though very short, it still covers such the important topics as the recent changes to Australia’s Maritime Legislation, background and key amendments, Navigation Act 1912 and also Protection of the Sea Act 1983... Another remarkably useful official paper from one of the most authoritative sources on the today's maritime industry providing its participants with the required info.

The author of this release is Helen Huang, the Claims Executive. The brief contents of the publication is - Overview; Guide to Chinese pollution regulations; Pre-contracting with the approved OSRO; Scope of application; Mandatory insurance and establishing the domestic oil pollution fund; Strict liability and its limitations; Direct action taken against the insurers; Selected articles from the Regulation. Have a look into this compact yet comprehensive release to be in the loop of the latest happenings in the relevant fields of shipping and be updated with the associated regulatory information.