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Scrap and Recycling Ships Convention The HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE and ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 (known as the Convention) was adopted in Hong Kong in the year 2009. The Convention is aimed at ensuring that ships, when being recycled after reaching the end of their operational lives, do not pose
Role of Coastguards There is no consensus on the missions and organizational structure of coast guards around the world. Mostly coastguards are administratively deployed under civilian control with the purpose to maintain order at sea, ensure safety, prevent illegal fishing and protect the environment. In most countries for recruitment and training purposes the personnel or
Complexities of Maritime Laws In the last two decades there has been a tremendous development in maritime logistics, shipping and trade accompanied by advancement in technology, concern about exploitation of oceanic resources and a massive increase in the tonnage of sea going vessels. Approximately one third of global maritime trade, passes through the South China
Impact of Digital Connectivity on Seafarer Mental Health Container ships or oil tankers usually have a crew numbering between 18 to 24 persons. Mostly they don't know each other, are from different nationalities and remain occupied at their work stations.In today’s world technology has brought about tremendous changes in the way we communicate . With
Plight of Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons arising from the Conflict in Sudan If the conflict in Sudan escalates it is estimated that 800,000 Sudanese may became refugees as already 75,000 have been internally displaced in Khartoum , state of Blue Nile, North Kordofan and western region of Darfur.The role of the UN is coming
Chile is a maritime country enjoying a privileged position in South America endowed with more than 4,300 km of coastline facing the Pacific Ocean without taking into consideration the coastline of Chilean Antarctic Territory extending to the South Pole. Chile’s coastline has 8 major public seaports and this number has remained constant since long .The
IMO Identification The International Maritime Organization (IMO) members realised the requirement for establishing of a mechanism to enhance maritime safety, achieve pollution prevention and facilitate the prevention of maritime fraud.The IMO in the year 1987 adopted resolution A.600 (15) which became mandatory 1st January 1996 onwards. Every merchant ship which is self propelled and above
Integration of Artificial Intelligence The rapid advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) , its integration and grudging acceptance in the Maritime Industry will have a wide impact. The maritime sector has traditionally been labour intensive. In the face of unionized labour seaports across the globe are finding it challenging to introduce AI despite the viability of
Sewerage and Carcinogenic Coastal Waste An array of barriers, cultural and religious negatively impact on wastewater and sewage treatment. Many are squeamish at the thought of using sewage treated water. One must realize that dumping sewage and wastewater into drains, rivers and sea is harmful to the environment, contains carcinogenic elements, drives away marine and
SDG and Chilean Navy Sustainable Development Goal No. 5 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda is “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls”. Chilean society is considered to be conservative amongst Latin American countries and in Chile traditional gender attitudes persist.Abortion is illegal in all circumstances and divorce was legalized in 2006. Women
