In the unlikely event of a life-threatening situation onboard, it may be time for vessel abandonment, ordered by the Master. Abandoning the ship needs to take place at the right time, followed by specific steps and procedures, as the decision to leave the vessel and fall into the sea comes with great risk.

The abandonment of a vessel follows after the crew and the people responsible have done everything they could to prevent the danger and ensure the safety of everyone onboard. The Master is the one to give the order to abandon the vessel, after all safety attempts have been attempted.

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The 2020 sulphur cap will enter force on 1st January 2020, meaning that a comprehensive approach to compliance is expected by all Port State Control (PSC) regimes. PSC inspections will be conducted according to the IMO PSC procedures, the 2019 guidelines for PSC under MARPOL Annex VI.

In order to determine if a ship is compliant, UK P&I Club informs that PSC inspectors will probably focus on documents and procedures maintained on board. In certain jurisdictions PSC inspectors will carry portable sulphur testing kits and if the results of these tests are inconclusive or indicate possible non-compliance then additional sampling will take place for verification ashore.

For this reason, crewmembers must be familiar with the new regulations, related documentation and procedures, and have the ability to demonstrate this knowledge to a PSC inspector.

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The Seagull Training App allows users of the Seagull Training Administrator (STA) to access their training requirements and competence status. Users can retrieve important fleet information prior to their next onboard assignment, providing the company is using the feature. The App can also be used across a wide-range of mobile devices and tablets, both Android and iOS, with dynamic screen layouts for all sizes.

We are pleased to inform you that access to Seagull’s smartphone app has now been activated for our seafarers.

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The story went that JASON and the Argonauts in the old days embarked on a journey in search of the Golden Fleece. He did find the treasure and restored his family’s throne, and the ancient tale that sung of the strongest and bravest band of heroes ever assembled in Greek Mythology continued to be embellished each time it was told in the modern times.

Let me tell you about the modern day Jason. Where ships are referred to in the feminine gender, allow me to deviate without hesitation or ambiguity that Jason will be addressed as a He.

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