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16
March
Important information!
Dear Seafarers, The threat posed by the spread of the Corona Virus in Europe and many other parts of the world, has as you will all be aware, resulted in many countries closing their borders and imposing strict travel restrictions. In some countries this includes quarantine periods for travellers arriving from any other country. These […]
13
March
ВНИМАНИЕ!
Уважаемые моряки, В связи с введением карантинных мероприятий в Украине мы объявляем о режиме минимального посещения офиса компании: – анкеты принимаются только в электронном виде по адресу crew@univis.com.ua или могут быть заполнены прямо на сайте; – собеседования и тестирования проводятся посредством Skype, Viber или Web-online; – в случае обновления документов Вы можете выслать нам их […]
04
March
What Is A National Maritime Transport Policy?
Maritime transportation is an essential component of any programme for sustainable development because the world relies on a safe, secure and efficient international shipping industry. Read more
18
February
Autonomous shipping: surrounding issues
For autonomous shipping to gain regulatory and societal acceptance, this technology must be at least as safe as traditional ships, said the UK P&I Club in a new paper. A successful approach to change would be to develop regulations in tandem with technological advancements, always maintaining the focus on the safety of people and property […]
14
February
Know more: Dynamic Positioning System
Dynamic positioning (DP) is a computer-controlled system to automatically maintain a vessel’s position and heading by using its own propellers and thrusters. Position reference sensors, combined with wind sensors, motion sensors and gyrocompasses, provide information to the computer pertaining to the vessel’s position and the magnitude and direction of environmental forces affecting its position. Examples of vessel types […]
07
February
Interesting: by 2033 the deadweight of the world merchant fleet will be 3 billion tons
For 13 years, the total tonnage of ships has doubled and this is not the limit. In 2006, the global merchant navy reached a billion dwt. To date, the deadweight of the world merchant fleet has passed the mark of two billion. And by 2033, three billion are predicted, but if the growth rate is […]