S.A. MALLIAROUDAKIS MARITIME (UK) LTD.

When bulk cargoes shift, liquefy, catch fire or explode due to poor loading procedures, the consequences can be critical – ships could capsize, lose stability or sustain severe structural damage. Occasioned by this kind of incidents the UK P&I Club has offered some good advice regarding the safe carrying of bulk cargoes. According to the Club, precautions need to be taken before accepting solid bulk cargoes for shipment. Crew members have to be warned of possible liquefaction properties of bauxite (which was considered until recently a cargo not liable to liquefaction) as well as be advised on the issue of cargo residues deemed harmful to the marine environment; the changes to the IMSBC Code’s structure; and SOLAS mandatory enclosed space entry and rescue drills. IMO Resolution MSC.393(95) introduced amendments (03-15) to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code enter into force on 1 January, 2017, and could be implemented voluntarily from 1 January, 2016. “

Improving your ships and operations is the key driving force of our business. It is a goal stemming from a special dedication to our work and a deep understanding of our customers' needs. We have achieved five important competitive advantages, leading to a more efficient and profitable ship operation. We provide the widest range of services, including initiatives exclusively found at SMM (UK) Ltd.. We make sure that our products stay up to date and of superior quality. We develop innovative products based on the latest marine and information technology. We have a superior infrastructure to better serve our customers. We develop and maintain a relationship with our customer based on trust and loyalty.             Our Purpose Improvement with excellence of your ships and operations based on Multiyear Experience and Commitment. Our Vision To materialize “Fair Winds and Following Seas” for the global shipping industry via friendly, innovative a

Kindly note that we are a London based Marine Software Company with a subsidiary production facility in Piraeus since 1986 , with clients almost all the Greek shipping companies and many others from the rest E.U., U.S.A. and Asia.   Our objective is to develop initiatives that focus on facilitating everyday ship management and operation materializing into user friendly, innovative and reliable software-products that assist our customers in their day-to-day work. Potentially, some of your crew member may be well aware of our software products that were trusted by almost 3,350 vessels, an achievement, which proves the quality of our work over time. The perpetual production of software-products throughout these years were proved of assistance in the demanding day-to-day operations of numerous shipping companies, constituting the brand name of our company along with our products highly recognizable worldwide. Hereby, w

TORONTO, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Canada’s Liberal government will this year deliver on its pledge for a moratorium on oil tanker traffic along the northern coast of British Columbia, CBC News reported on Friday. Transport Minister Marc Garneau confirmed the plan in an interview with CBC Radio’s “The House,” the broadcaster said on its website. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last year instructed Garneau to formalize the ban on oil tanker traffic, effectively slamming the door on a pipeline project that was already facing massive development hurdles. The ban is one of several obstacles to the building of Enbridge Inc’s Northern Gateway pipeline, which would carry oil sands crude from near Edmonton, Alberta, to a deepwater port at Kitimat, British Columbia, for export to Asian markets. Separately, Garneau said the government was looking at a recommendation that it privatize airports, but that “it’s not a front-burner exercise” and people should not jump to an

Some of the latest SMM eNews: Dry Bulk: Average Speed VLOC: Slow steaming for laden fleet continues, but the average speed reached 11.5 knots in October. Unladen fleet moves much faster, at a speed higher than 13.5 knots last month. Capesize: The average speed has been relatively flat and low for laden ships of this size band, moving close to 11 knots since the beginning of the year, despite low bunker prices. Panamax: Seasonality’s path has been followed so far, with last month’s average speed for laden vessels close to 11.3 knots. Supramax: After marginally declining in February, the average speed for laden vessels was increasing till May, but started decreasing since early June, following seasonality’s trend, but staying rather flat last month. Handysize: The average speed for laden vessels was higher than 11.5 knots between March and October. Infographic: Shipping Alliances As of 18 July 2016, the world’s shipping alliances include t

LOADING/UNLOADING OF VESSELS’ OPERATIONS BY THE USE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL MEANS It goes without saying that vessels consist the most cost efficient way of transportation. However, is that enough for such option of goods transportation for a company? How safe are the transported commodities and by which tools, such safety of cargoes transportation is ensured? We have met Mr. Spiros Malliaroudakis, Managing Director of S.A. Malliaroudakis Maritime (UK) Ltd., with whom we have discussed about the Loading Instrument "Multiload© for Windows", which contributes to more efficient, quicker but also safer loading/unloading operations.   As Mr. Malliaroudakis explained to us, the loading/unloading operation of a vessel is particularly crucial for the safety not only of the cargo but also of the ship herself. Therefore, there is strict regulation for stability and strength aspects. The impression generated around the vessels’ strength given their considerable vo