Project Connect "Adopt a Ship” program aiming to bring together Greek Elementary & High Schools and Seafarers on board Merchant Ships in order to provide a real-world learning experience for students. Project Connect is a non-profit organization founded in May 2015 with the support of Greek shipowners and distinguished professionals in Shipping and Human Resources.
Bunkering is an essential part of vessel operations, but frequent disputes take place because of fuel quality problems causing machinery damage or loss of propulsion and can culminate in substantial claims.
In order to provide an overview of a proper bunkering operation, Loss Prevention Associate, Steamship, and Syndicate Associate, explain what the right procedures are and make general recommendations.
The global shortage of containers and port congestions are driving shipments of bagged refined Brazilian sugar back to bulk carriers, reports our local correspondent in Brazil, Representacoes Proinde Ltda. This trend may increase the risk of cargo damage.
Back in April 2020 we announced the launching of our inhouse intranet portal; Joinship. Today it’s with a great pleasure to announce you that we have achieved another milestone of a new era in training provided in to our staff onboard and ashore; the launching of our in-house developed Learning Management System [LMS]. The new LMS has been develped by by IQ Solutions based on our consultation and vision on what this new tool should facilitate.