Bikram Pal Singh – is a professional mariner and blogger. He has sailed extensively serving on various Oil tankers and Offshore Vessels. Currently a Chief Officer, he enjoys reading and compiling notes about critical shipboard operations and crew psychology. When not sailing, he loves backpacking, is an ardent adventurer and a certified diver.
STS (Ship-to-Ship) transfer or Lightering Operations of oil as well as dry bulk cargoes at sea is a critical operation which must be carried out with utmost safety. Learn about seven important points about safe lightering operations on ships inside the article.
With limited time in hand and plenty of things to do, seafarers need to make the best of their shore leave time. Find out how to plan and have a great shore-leave.
Learn important points which maritime professionals must consider while preparing ships for lay-up. Also, find out about main types of lay-up and the basis on which a site is chosen.
Survival at sea without the presence of drinking water is an extremely difficult task. Learn how to find and conserve drinkable water at sea
Offshore well drilling is a process of drilling a hole in the ocean floor for extraction of natural resources. It is a challenging part of the exploration and development process that is carried out in several stages.
Dealing with difficult seafarers on board ship is tough. Learn how to deal with such difficult people and also improve your relationship with them at the same time.
Hectic work schedules and stress make seafarers a part of the ‘unhealthy’ population which is on the rise. Of course if staying fit and being active was easy, this wouldn’t have been the case. Let’s find out how to stay fit and focused while at work in sea.
Getting promoted on board ships is same as in any other field. Find out about the different ways that would ensure you with a guaranteed promotion on ships. Read more inside the article.
Is abandoning the ship in the times of tragedy the only option for the ship and its crew? Should you abandon the ship at all in times of distress? Find out inside the article.
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