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Dangerous Goods on Deck
A deck officer's practical guide to IMDG segregation, stowage categories, emergency response, and why a DG container fire is the event no crew outruns.
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Lifeboats – Launching, Maintenance and On-Load Release
The lifeboat has killed more seafarers in drills and maintenance than it has ever saved at sea. This…
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Container Lashing and Twistlocks
A practical guide to container securing systems: twistlock types, lashing sequences, pattern selection, and the errors that put…
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Mooring line failure modes
Why mooring lines fail, what the failure looks like, and the wear patterns that predict catastrophic parting before…
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Mooring Winch Operation and Brake Testing
The mooring winch is a safety system first. Brake holding capacity, rendering behaviour, and proper testing define the…
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Tug Operations from the Deck
Tug work looks routine until a towline parts or a quick-release hook jams. What the deck team must…
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Anchor Work from the Deck
A practical guide to anchor operations for the forecastle team: letting go, heaving, reading the chain, and why…
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Emergency Towing Arrangements and Procedures
ETA gear required by SOLAS II-1/3-4 on tankers, pickup procedures, and the reality of connecting a tow in…
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AHTS Anchor Handling – The Basics for Newcomers
Anchor handling remains offshore's most dangerous routine operation. This article covers the AHTS aft deck, core operations, vocabulary,…
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Cargo Gear – Cranes, Derricks and Cargo Winches
Shipboard cargo gear as an integrated system: crane and derrick types, certification, pre-use checks, SWL at radius, and…
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