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Classification Of Fires And Types Of Fire Extinguishers On Merchant Ships

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We always try to stay up to date on all things maritime - from shipping to what ship chandlers in Cape Town are up to. So here’s a great article about different types of fire and fire extinguishers on merchant ships! Everyone knows what a fire phenomenon is. Fire is the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat, light and smoke. We use it every day to heat our homes and cook our meals. But when a fire is uncontrolled it can totally destroy whatever lies on its path. When a fire occurs on board of seagoing vessel it can result in disaster. The modern vessel is a sophisticated structure with a great number of combustible materials and equipment not to mention oil tankers and gas carriers which carry thousands of tons of dangerous fuel. Needless to say that fire on such vessels would result in catastrophic consequences. In order to prevent fire on board, there are a number of certain requirements issued by international regulatory authorities which must be
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Private Sector To Redevelop South Africa’s Fleet Of Cargo Vessels

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As people passionate about all things that happen in the maritime industry - from shipping agents to ship chandlers - we try to stay ‘in the know.’ We found this great article - bearing great news. Read on. The South African government’s ambitious plans to facilitate for and nurture the redevelopment of a domestically registered national fleet of trade vessels, as outlined in the Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy (CMTP), has the full backing of the private sector, with actual money on the table. This was again amply expressed as well as demonstrated during the past weekend when one of the country’s trade ships owning company, Vuka Marine, added one more cargo ship – the largest of its class – to the South African Ship Register, this with the full backing of its mining client, Anglo American. Saldanha Bay, the country’s main port for iron ore exports, was the venue on Saturday (20 March 2021) for the ceremonial hosting of the South African flag aboard stern of the newly acquired
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Offshore Procurement Explained

  Outsourcing in Procurement and Supply Chain Definition Outsourcing or offshore procurement is "the process of contracting with the most suitable expert third party service provider" (CIPS: Outsourcing). It is the operational transfer of one or more business processes from an origin company to an external provider who then becomes accountable for the outcome of the agreed tasks (Cooke & Budhwar, 2009). Outsourcing to a foreign country is called 'offshoring' (here the provider can be external or affiliated to the firm) and to nearby countries is known as 'nearshoring'. Transfers to an external, international provider are referred to as 'offshore outsourcing' (Olsen, 2006) or offshore procurement. For more information on the types of services offered by an offshore procurement company visit Link Ship Chandlers - a leader in maritime and chandling services . Article from https://maritimeprocurement.postach.io/post/offshore-procurement-explained
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Mistakes Seafarers Should Never Make Onboard

  Once again we bring you relevant content about the maritime industry. Enjoy the read! There is no dearth of stress on board ships. Ask a seafarer and you will know what it takes to work onboard. It is the ultimate test of both physical and mental strength. No mariner is born smart! One has to learn the ropes of the game, avoid the pitfalls, and play it safe. In this difficult job market, a mariner must know what not to do in order to prevent any kind of professional trouble. But every seagoing professional, even marine suppliers , knows that under excessive work pressure at sea, mistakes are bound to happen. So how does one save work-related trouble? It is by keeping note of basic yet important things while working onboard. Here are ten mistakes a professional seafarer should never want to make on a ship. 1. Never follow Illegal or Irrelevant Orders Whether you are a rating, an operational level officer, or a management officer controlling the ship’s operations, there will always be
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THE CURRENT STATE OF IMPORT LOGISTICS AND THE SUPPLY CHAIN

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COVID-19 HAS HAD AN UNPRECEDENTED EFFECT ON LOGISTICS AND THE OVERALL SUPPLY CHAIN. At first, the coronavirus’s effects on shipping seemed manageable, COVID-19 was still a local issue limited mainly to China, and there were not yet global concerns about the virus. At the time, the expectation was that once China returned to work and the virus subsided, an overall improvement on logistics and the supply chain would follow. TODAY, THE REALITY IS ENTIRELY DIFFERENT. There is not a major import country that the virus has not affected. U.S. purchase orders are slowing down as COVID-19 now affects almost all countries in Asia, from India, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Pakistan to the Philippines and others. In China, the second wave of infections has started, causing more concerns. There are major lockdowns and closures worldwide, causing tremendous challenges for logistics, marine suppliers and the overall supply chain. At the beginning of March, the overall picture and outlook for
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4 shipping strategies all e-Commerce businesses should know about

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We, as a reliable provider of ship supplies , try to understand our customers by understanding the way they do business. If you’re in shipping - make sure to take a gander of this informative article. __________________ Can you think of the most important aspect of your e-commerce store that you are in complete control of? Well, some would say all of it but that’s not the case for lots of e-commerce business owners. Some business owners only focus on the financials of their business while they hire others to focus on other aspects. If you are a successful e-commerce business owner, you’re eventually going to need to hire out because there’s no way for you to do it all. Take a look at 4 of the shipping strategies that will help your businesses obtain more customers and help you manage your shipping processes better. Enhance e-commerce customer experience Even in the midst of running your business and hiring others to help you in other areas, the one thing you have complete control
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Boat Safety – Emergency Rescue Stories

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As reliable ship chandlers Coega ships rely on for port provisions and all ship supplies - Link Ship Chandlers likes to stay ‘in-the-know’ about all things ship chandling and maritime. Enjoy the read! One of our favorite boat safety campaigns is National Safe Boating Week , which was held this year from May 20 to May 26. Every year, individuals and organizations act to increase the awareness of safe and responsible behaviors on the water. Boating is one of our nation’s favorite summer activities for a good, simple reason—it’s a fun and exciting way to spend time with the people we care about.  However, boating innately has risks and dangers that pose a threat to even the most experienced boater. Every year, hundreds of people lose their lives in boating accidents ; in many cases, lives that could have been saved with proper training and equipment. Conversely, there are boaters who have been able to avoid peril by being prepared and making good, educated decisions. In the h
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