MT AliHuras is on her way to Colombo
State Trading Organization and Fuel Supplies Maldives (FSM) signed a formal agreement to transfer ownership of the 5257GT tanker MT ALIHURAS to FSM earlier this year. State Trading Organization …
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Is ECDIS the same as none ECDIS?
A key component of maritime operations is the principles of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). In terms of applicability and compliance, this is the bible for shore management …
Annual testing of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) onboard the Cargo Ships
For the yearly testing of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) deployed on merchant ships, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee has established guidelines and has advised the …
Ihavandhippolhu port project has been reopened for bids
The government of the Maldives has reopened the Ihavandhippolhu port project for proposals from interested companies. There is a new round of bidding for the transshipment port project, according …
Simplify how to convert Singapore ePAN version 9.0
In accordance with the Port Marine Circular No.26 of 2021, there was a revision to the Pre-Arrival Notification (ePAN). Ship’s arriving in Singapore on or after 9th July 2021 …
COVID19 Symptoms and ship remedies
It has been a year since the spread of the COVID19 virus around the world. There is no nation that didn’t have the virus so far and no human …
ECDIS Safety Settings summarized
Proper safety settings are essential for an ECDIS display. Inappropriate settings have always led to grounding issues. Safety depth and safety contour must be understood by navigators in order …
MPL Scholarships
Five scholarships opportunities were offered by Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) on August 30th, 2021. The deadline for applications is September 12, 2021, at 1400 hrs. In the announcements for …
What is an anti-bribery management system?
In order to identify bribery and prevent it from happening in the first place, an anti-bribery management system is meant to instill a culture of anti-bribery within a company …
Evidence and records gathering by Sailors’
Vessels are mobile objects operated by the crew, shore management, and other parties. As a team, they strive to accomplish a safe operation aboard regardless of the vessel’s size. …