Fires on Modern Ships: What the Crew Needs to Know
Modern ships are becoming increasingly complex, using lithium-ion batteries, alternative fuels (LNG, methanol, ammonia), automated systems, and reduced crews. This is changing the nature of fires on board and requires a new approach to crew training. ⚠️ Key Distinctions of “New” Fires Basic firefighting training (STCW) focuses primarily on engine rooms, accommodation spaces, and conventional […]
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Test #4. Lifebuoy Fire Test | Part 3
🟢 Regulation: IMO MSC.81(70), Part 1, paragraph 1.5🟢 Purpose: To ensure that the lifebuoy material will not ignite or support combustion when exposed to an open flame. 🗣 How the Test is Performed 1️⃣ Preparation 2️⃣ Flame Exposure 3️⃣ Observation 🗣 Success Criteria ✅ The lifebuoy did not ignite.✅ Burning does not continue after the […]
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The US conducted a record-breaking operation in the Pacific Ocean: $1.1 billion worth of cocaine seized.
The US Coast Guard reported a record-breaking operation in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. As part of Operation Pacific Viper, US forces intercepted a high-speed smuggling vessel and seized more than 20,000 pounds of cocaine—approximately 9 tons, with a street value exceeding $1.1 billion. 🔘The interception was carried out by the USCGC Munro, along with an […]
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The Future of Chornomorsk Port: Cabinet Postpones Mandatory Use of Prozorro for Concessions
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution postponing the mandatory use of Prozorro for major concession tenders until 2027. This changes the conditions for preparing one of the largest infrastructure projects—the 40-year concession of two terminals at Chornomorsk Port. 🔹 The Chornomorsk tender can now be held outside the mandatory electronic procedure, giving the […]
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Ukraine opened a new vice-consulate in Poland in Rzeszow (Rzeszow).
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the opening of a new consular office. It will soon provide a full range of consular services for Ukrainians residing in the consular district. 📍 This is Ukraine’s sixth consulate in Poland. It will serve approximately 60,000 citizens in four counties: 💬 Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized: the […]
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