The scope of Green Sustainable supply chains is broader, including reverse logistics, refurbishing and recycling options, and eco-friendly end-of-life-cycle disposal planning. Read the article to know more. What are Green Or Sustainable Supply Chains? appeared first on Marine Insight - The Maritime Industry Guide ..read more

Do you want to know what is ship chartering and the process followed for the same? Check out this article to learn everything about ship chartering process. What is Ship Chartering Process? appeared first on Marine Insight - The Maritime Industry Guide ..read more

In this article, we'll demystify EEXI, highlight its significance, and outline the steps to achieve compliance if your vessel does not currently meet EEXI requirements. Simplifying the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) appeared first on Marine Insight - The Maritime Industry Guide ..read more

The Hague-Visby Rules explain the importance of Bill of lading, and regulations imposed on the parties agreeing to charter a ship. Find out more about the Hague-Visby protocol in the article. What are Hague-Visby Rules? appeared first on Marine Insight - The Maritime Industry Guide ..read more

The sewage waste discharge from the ship is regulated under MARPOL Annex IV. Find out everything you want to know about sewage discharge regulation at sea. MARPOL ANNEX 4 Explained – How to Prevent Pollution from Sewage at Sea appeared first on Marine Insight - The Maritime Industry Guide ..read more

Ship management deals with managing a ship or a fleet of other companies or independent owners. Know all about ship management in this article. What is Ship Management? appeared first on Marine Insight - The Maritime Industry Guide ..read more

Maritime classification societies were born out of a need to ensure the continued safety and security of the maritime domain with respect to vessels and various marine aiding constructions. Thus, the role of a classification society is quite set and of utmost importance. Without classification societies for ships, there would be no benchmark or guideline standards for vessels and other constructions. The Initiation The initial practice by a group of merchant marine underwriters to try and develop a distinct module for the assessment of ships in the mid-1700s in London, England, led to the for ..read more

Each year, the 25th of June is celebrated as the Day of the Seafarer (DoTS). Fourteen years ago, on this very day, major revisions were adopted to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and its Code in Manila, Philippines. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) already recognised 2010 as the ‘Year of the Seafarer’. That same year, the global maritime community resolved to honour the unique contributions of seafarers worldwide by annually paying tribute and expressing deep appreciation and gratitude for their efforts ..read more

Global trade necessitates the movement of goods from one corner of the world to another. An estimated US$ 48,018 billion worth of trade merchandise changed hands in 2023. The modern shipping containers used to transport goods are moved by road, rail, sea transport, or a combination of any of these modes of transport.  The mode of transport used to move containers may depend upon the availability of transport slots, connectivity between trading centres, cost of transport, time factor, or a combination of these factors. Businesses generally go for the quickest and safest transport modes o ..read more

What is DG Shipping? The Directorate General of Shipping, India, or DG Shipping, is an office of the Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. As you might understand from its name, this government agency deals with all matters related to the shipping/maritime industry in India, whether it be passing & implementing shipping policies, rules and regulations, training seafarers/ merchant navy officers per IMO guidelines, issuing certifications, ensuring seafarers’ welfare, safeguarding maritime environments from pollution and other hazards, undertaking ship inspections and so on. It ..read more