The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) was formed in April 1970 in response to the growing public concern about marine pollution, particularly by oil, after the Torrey Canyon incident in 1967. In the early 1970s, a variety of antipollution initiatives...
Chart & Publications Title Edition Due Reproductions of German Government Charts DE42 International Chart Series, North Sea and Baltic Sea - Germany, Nord-Ostsee-Kanal (Kiel Canal). 18/07/2019 New Editions of Admiralty Charts published 18th July 2019 1112 France -...
The UK Royal Navy's classic work on maritime navigation has been thoroughly updated to bring it into the era of electronic navigation. Now in its eleventh edition, The Admiralty Manual of Navigation, Vol 1 – The Principles of Navigation provides authoritative guidance...
July 1st marked the First World Marine Aids to Navigation Day. The day is established by IALA, and aims to promote greater awareness to mariners and the wider public regarding the crucial role of Aids to Navigation to ensure a safe and efficient navigation. Events...
Chart & Publications Title Edition Due Reproductions of Papua New Guinea Government Charts PNG509 Papua New Guinea, North East Coast, Long Reef to Normanby Island. 14/06/2019 New Editions of Admiralty Charts published 11th July 2019 1065 Korea - South Coast,...
Our Challenger software has been designed and developed by Poseidon to provide the Mariner with a simple yet effective solution for receiving weekly electronic Notices to Mariners and Navigational updates, enabling the vessel to remain compliant with maritime...
Vessels use mooring lines in order to be secured next to dock, pier or terminal. The lines may be ropes, wires, or combination (ropes with tails or wire with tails). The minimum size and number of required lines for a vessel are determined by the Classification...
Chart & Publications Title Edition Due New Editions of ADMIRALTY Charts published 4th July 2019 348 China - South Coast, Chiwan Gangqu to Dachanwan Gangqu. 04/07/2019 738 China - Yellow Sea, Lianyungang Eastern Part. 04/07/2019 739 China - Yellow Sea, Lianyungang,...
Maritime Progress Think Safety poster range is designed to promote safe working practices and aid awareness of both passengers and crew. In conjunction with the range of ISM posters, the Think Safety posters assist ship-owners and operators to fulfil their obligations...
Ship inspections are crucial for ensuring compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention, and therefore, decent living and working conditions for seafarers. Rear Admiral Luigi Giardino of the Italian Coast Guard explains how such inspections are carried out and what...