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MLC AND STCW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PART-5
Q. How do the provisions of 2010 amendments to STCW Convention intend to improve the technical and interpersonal competence of seafarers?
Answer:-
1. Change of competency tables:
a. Need for deck officers to be competent in use...
IMO IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SCHEMES
IMO SHIP IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SCHEME
(Circular letter No.1886/Rev.5)
The IMO ship identification number scheme was launched in
the year 1987 by approval of the resolution A.600(15), as a procedure focused
at improving maritime safety, & pollution prevention &...
AYK ENERGY SECURES DEAL WITH TURKISH YARD FOR ‘WORLD’S FIRST’ BATTERY-METHANOL TUG
Andorra-based marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy is set to manufacture and supply a battery system that would power the world’s ‘first-ever’ battery-electric methanol tug, currently under construction at Türkiye’s Uzmar shipyard.
As disclosed, AYK Energy...
ANEMOI FITS OUT A VALEMAX BULKER WITH FIVE ROTOR SAILS
The push to cut shipping emissions through wind assisted propulsion continues to gain traction after Anemoi Marine completed the installation of five rotor sails on the very large ore carrier (VLOC) NSU Tubarao, a...
THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE SAFE CARRIAGE OF GRAIN IN BULK (INTERNATIONAL GRAIN CODE)
General
The International Grain Code(International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk), accepted by resolution MSC.23 (59), has been compulsory under SOLAS chapter VI since 1st Jan. 1994. The term grain includes wheat,...
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