The Registration Process
Each Flag State has developed its own procedures and requirements for registration. Upon identifying the flag, you should liaise with the Flag State Administration to know its requirements for flag…
Selecting a Flag State
The Flag State plays a critical role with regard to the safety of life and property at sea and the protection of the marine environment, and has the overall responsibility…
What is a Ship Registry
What is a Ship Registry? Flag states establish a registry to administer the registration process. A national or closed registry is open only to ships of its own nation. This traditional format will typically require a…
Why Registration of Ships is required ?
Registration of ships began to control ships carrying people and cargoes within the seaborne empires of Europe. It has proved a convenient means of establishing title to the property in…
About Registration of Ships
OverviewRegistration is the process whereby a ship, entitled by the law of a Flag State, is entered in the official register of the State, in the name of the owner…
What is Condition of Class (CoC)?
A Condition of Class (CoC) is a formal requirement or recommendation issued by a classification society after a ship’s survey, stating that certain deficiencies, damages, or issues must be rectified…
What is Quarterly listing as asked in ASM orals ?
What is a Quarterly Listing Issued by a Classification Society? In the world of merchant shipping, staying on top of a vessel’s compliance and maintenance status is critical. One of…
The Unconscious Casualty
The unconscious patient Make sure that an unconscious patient:1. Has a clear airway;2. Is placed in the recovery position;3. Is never left alone. Maintain a clear airway, keeping the patient in…
Positioning of Casualty
Positioning of Casualty The process for helping the victim is as shown below: BREATHING, HEART IS BEATING, UNCONSCIOUSInsert an airway to prevent the tongue slipping back and obstructing the upper…
Airway Obstruction
Airway Obstruction Airway obstruction, also known as choking, occurs when the airway i.e the route for passage of air into and out of the lungs, becomes blocked. In such situations,…
Use of Oxygen resuscitator
Use of Oxygen resuscitator Operation of resuscitatorOn board ship, the resuscitation is generally limited to manual resusciators and administering CPR and Mouth-to-Mouth breathing and that does not need equipment, but…
CPR for Children and Infants
If the casualty is an infant (0-1 year old) or child (1 year of age-puberty), do the following: Check unresponsiveness - Infant: Tap the soles of the feet and shout, "Are…