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How to correctly use loading programs?

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In light of the recent North P&I Club recommendations on how the ship operators may reduce the problems using loading computers, we have gathered hereunder the most crucial prompts: 1. Standardise: Try to standardise the software in use across the fleet. If different vessels have different software, an officer moving within the fleet needs to re-familiarize themselves with the system on board that vessel. 2. Train: Those in charge of using the software should undergo appropriate training. 3. Check: Make sure that the crew are aware what they should always check; 4. Mentor: Junior officers are the Chief Mates of tomorrow! Actively encourage junior officers to learn how to use the system from those in charge of it. 5. Simulator: If you have a spare computer on board, add the software and allow juniors to upload conditions and practice. 6. Feedback: Set up a feedback communication line for the crew to report issues with the software, this will help improve its usability. Remember to ...

Orion Training Center For Maritime Professionals

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Christmas & New Year's Wishes for 2021 from SMM Team

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  On behalf of SMM Team, we would like to take this opportunity to cordially extend our most heartfelt wishes to you all and your families for staying happy and strong and all the best for the holly days , as we are looking with optimism towards year 2021, considering that 2020 is quite memorable for the unprecedented difficulties and still unknown impact on human wellbeing. We really hope the conditions in 2021 to get proved more favourable.

SMM-eORB - The 1st TA ERB SW Certified by DNV-GL

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  The first Type Approved electronic Oil Record Book Software by DNV-GL   WE MAKE YOUR BACK OFFICE WORK FASTER ... SMARTER... SAFER!!! Milestone for SMM-eORB Software that consists of the first Electronic Record Book software that is getting Type Approval certificate from DNV-GL globally .   The use of electronic record books in lieu of paper record books has been scheduled to enter into force on 1st October 2020, as per MEPC 74. S.A. MALLIAROUDAKIS MARITIME (UK) LTD. is ready to fully support your good Companies in entering the new Digital Era with confidence and determination.  Our experience can, greatly, ...

Windmill Blades (WMB) Loading on Bulkers' Deck/Hatches?

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A HOT ISSUE THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ATTENTION Critical Aspects: 1. Does the Loading Manual include Loading Conditions with Cargo on Deck/Hatches? 2. Do the approved Operational Manuals or Drawings contain the maximum permissible load on deck and hatches? 3. Does the existing Loading Program support weight input for Cargo on deck and hatches? 4. Are the the lashing/securing arrangements in accordance with the approved cargo securing manual? 5. Are there sufficient dunnage or other arrangements for distributing the load across the hatch end beams and hatch cover transverses? 6. Is appropriate care taken for eliminating the possibility of local deflection/bending/stretching due to point load? 7. Is there are any estimation of dynamic load? Learn More for ML Loading Program for WMBs loading: https://smmnet.com/smartshop/ops-dpt/2-1-multiload-loading-program-for-bulk-carriers-pro.html#/25-design_of_vessels-lead_vessel

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