by Marc Sfakianakis | Nov 3, 2017 | News
Just what can and cannot be discharged into the sea? With the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution serving as a constant reminder of the responsibilities that face the global maritime industry, the treatment of waste management on ships now faces...
by Marc Sfakianakis | Oct 26, 2017 | News
Given that its primary purpose is to power the engine, a ship’s main boiler is quite simply an essential piece of equipment that needs to be properly maintained and cleaned on a regular basis. Boiler cleaning has to be one of the most important, routinely undertaken...
by Marc Sfakianakis | Oct 13, 2017 | News
More than 13 years after first being adopted, the ground-breaking Ballast Water Management Convention – established to protect both sea life and human health – finally came into force on September 8th 2017. The International Convention for the Control and...
by Marc Sfakianakis | Sep 19, 2017 | News
There have been several major ecological disasters in recent years which were caused by the discharging of ballast water tanks. Bacteria, viruses, invasive plants and creatures can have a devastating effect on local eco-systems after being brought to the area from...
by Marc Sfakianakis | Sep 1, 2017 | News
To the outside world, the life of a merchant seafarer may appear to be glamorous, circling the globe, visiting exotic locations and meeting even more exotic people. In truth, however, it can be a tough life. Men and women who work in this industry often have to deal...
