Yearly Archives: 2023
27
Dec
Passing Quarantine: Health and Safety Regulations for Arriving Ships
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Editorial
Ships arriving at a port must comply with health and safety regulations to ensure that they do not pose risks to public health, crew me...
25
Dec
Yellow Flag in Shipping: What It Means for Port Quarantine Clearance
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In maritime operations, the yellow flag holds significant importance in port health and quarantine procedures. Historically used as a w...
18
Dec
The Role of the Harbor Master in Ensuring Safe and Efficient Port Operations
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Ports serve as vital hubs for global trade and transportation, facilitating the movement of goods, passengers, and raw materials across...
24
Nov
Understanding Marine Pilots: Their Role in Safe Ship Navigation
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Maritime transport is the backbone of global trade, with thousands of ships navigating the world's waterways every day. However, naviga...
17
Nov
What Is Pilotage? How Ships Navigate Safely in Ports and Coastal Areas
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Navigating large vessels through ports, harbors, and coastal waters presents unique challenges due to shallow depths, narrow channels, ...
10
Nov
The Difference Between Compulsory and Voluntary Pilotage
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Navigating large vessels through ports, harbors, rivers, and coastal areas requires precise maneuvering and expert knowledge of local w...
07
Nov
How Marine Pilots and Tugboats Work Together for Safe Docking
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Safe docking and undocking of ships is a complex operation that requires precise coordination, expert navigation, and specialized equip...
28
Oct
Pre-Arrival Procedures: Preparing a Ship for Port Entry
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Ensuring a smooth and efficient port entry requires thorough pre-arrival preparations. Ships must comply with port regulations, safety ...
23
Oct
What Happens Between Pre-Arrival and Post-Departure in Port Operations?
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Port operations are a complex and highly coordinated process that ensures ships enter, operate, and leave a port efficiently and safely...
17
Oct
Ship Clearance and Documentation: A Guide to Port Formalities
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Ship clearance is a crucial part of port operations, ensuring that vessels comply with maritime regulations, customs requirements, and ...