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The word albatross is sometimes used metaphorically to mean a psychological burden that feels like a curse. It is an allusion to Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1798). In the poem, an albatross starts to follow a ship — being followed by an albatross was considered a sign of good…
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During the Atlantic Convoys, radio silence was imperative to avoid detection by the German submarine wolf packs. Covert coded communications were made by transmitting a series of letters by light in morse code, from bridge wing to bridge wing. Message such as speed orders, alterations of course, submarine intelligence and even correspondence chess moves were…
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Emergency anchor usage to assist a vessel steering.
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Insurance companies, as part of their risk assessment process, require a comprehensive survey to be conducted on a vessel before it is chartered. This survey, which assesses the vessel’s condition, seaworthiness, and compliance with safety standards, is crucial in helping the insurance company evaluate the risks associated with insuring the vessel for the contracted workscope.…
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Unfortunately there are few places a student can obtain a copy of the Collision regulations for free. Please feel free to download a free copy from our download page and adjust to suit your studies
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What are your marine Warranty Surveyors credentials?
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The function of a dry docking or lift out is to provide an essential period of repair, maintenance, and modification to the vessel. The docks themselves provide the ideal platform to expose the underwater hull of the yacht, ensuring maintenance, assessments and surveys are conducted with ease.
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Regular attendance on site by our experienced Master Mariners on behalf of the owner’s interests during construction of a new build, refit or undergoing modifications; may identify potential problems and ensure solutions are promptly found to ensure smooth progress. Paying particular attention to detail, whilst working closely with the various contractors and Class Surveyors will…
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Kraken Offshore surveyors can undertake independent pre-purchase surveys to advise prospective buyers on the current condition of the yacht that they wish to purchase.
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Insurance companies require a suitability survey to be conducted on a vessel before it is chartered to assess its condition, seaworthiness, and compliance with safety standards. This helps the insurance company evaluate the risks associated with insuring the vessel and determine the appropriate coverage and premiums. It also helps prevent insurance claims arising from pre-existing…
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The secret to a successful offshore heavy lift, which involves lifting and transporting heavy loads in marine environments, can be attributed to several key factors
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This is still a regular safety observation made onboard various vessels and offshore structures. “Never Saddle a Dead Horse” is a phrase used to help people remember the correct orientation of attaching a Bulldog Grip onto wire.
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Poor services provided by onboard MWS can be detrimental to both the assured (client) and the underwriters objectives. Has your Marine Warranty Surveyor the correct credentials and accreditations to do his job…… if in doubt, read on.
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Lifting Supervisor are not exempt from any of the duties or restricted in any of the rights as described under the “Merchant Shipping Act” and the “Seaman’s Act” according to Flag State
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Heavy lift slings are an expensive asset and should be looked after. When starting a new project or heavy lift, ensure the slings are the same length. On this occasion the lift was cancelled as the slings were a different length, preventing even weight distribution and a horizontal lift. In this case the lift exceeded…
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In the eighteenth century, seafaring was an extremely perilous occupation. Navigation and safety systems were limited, and dishonest owners of merchant ships would intentionally overload their vessels with enormous insurance raised on the ship, making them extremely unsafe. 200 years ago Samuel Plimsoll was appalled by such disregard for responsibility and took it upon himself…
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Emergency anchor usage to assist a vessel steering.
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A common misconception regularly found when inspecting a vessels mooring station is that standing outside of snap back zone is safe. It is not, as most seafarers already know……
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In the eighteenth century, seafaring was an extremely perilous occupation. Navigation and safety systems were limited, and dishonest owners of merchant ships would intentionally overload their vessels with enormous insurance raised on the ship, making them extremely unsafe. 200 years ago Samuel Plimsoll was appalled by such disregard for responsibility and took it upon himself…
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How does a Dredger Hopper overflow “Green Valve” or “Environmental valve” work to reduce turbidity.
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Voyage optimization is a process that helps optimize ship routes to maintain crew, vessel, and cargo safety. It involves calculating the most efficient route for a vessel to take, based on factors such as cargo sea fastening limitations, weather, currents, depth of available waters, shipping congestion, Piracy hot spots, and storm avoidance. Optimised route solutions…
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