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.
Protection and Indemnity or better known as P & I Clubs are a compilation of non-profit making organizations controlled by ship-owners and operators who communally contribute to certain third party liability risks related to their business especially their maritime businesses.
Maritime jobs though lucrative are losing their shine among job seeking professionals because of several reasons. Unless the shipping industry take some drastic steps, the number of people looking for jobs at sea would continue to reduce at a staggering rate.
With ever increasing amount of paper work on board ships, ship officers strongly feel there is an urgent need of a new rank on ships to share their work load.
Ship’s lifeboat engine starting failure is a common problem faced by mariners on board ships. Learn about the main reasons for not starting of the lifeboat engine inside the article.
Seafarers have to face several problems while planning to quit sailing. Is it possible for maritime professionals to stay focused and motivated when planning to quit sailing?
The master of the ship needs to keep several important points in mind before signing the bill of lading. Find out about the precautions to be taken before signing the bill of lading.
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