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Inventory control is one of the critical job which should be taken sincerely by the people working on board as well as by the people managing the vessels on ashore. Over period of time the inventory management has been streamlined quite a bit. Spare parts and stores lying idle on board ships are a matter of concern as they bloc the money which can be used elsewhere. Similarly if there are not enough spares available, in critical situations, it will lead to off hire of the vessels.     Now a days most of the companies have started centralized computer based software to enter the inventories, which are also directly accessible to the office. The very best principle which can be used as inventory control on board can be A-B-C Analysis: Step 1:   Categorize the inventory on board into three categories, A, B and C. ‘A’ being the most “valuable” items whereas ‘C’ being the least valuable ones. The aim of this method is to draw your attention on the critical few (A-items) as against t

IMSAS :-  It is seen as a key tool for assessing member states' performance in meeting their obligations and responsibilities as flag, port and coastal states under the relevant IMO treaties and then offering the necessary assistance where required, for them to meet their obligation fully and effectively. The mandatory IMO instruments included in the scope of the scheme cover SOLAS,MARPOL,STCW,Load lines, Tonnage and COLREG.        The resolution was adopted at 28th assembly. The task of IMP sub committee on implementation of IMO instruments include review the rights and obligations of States emanating from the IMO treaty instruments; assess, monitor and review the current level of implementation of IMO instruments by States in their capacity as flag, port and coastal States, with a view to identifying areas where States may have difficulties in fully implementing them; identify the reasons for the difficulties in implementing provisions of relevant IMO instruments, taki

Slow streaming is a process of deliberately reducing the speed of cargo ships to cut down fuel consumption and carbon emissions.  The major benefits of slow steaming have been:  Higher fuel savings  Reduction in carbon emissions (CO2, NOx and Sox)  Improved reliability  Increased efficiency Slow steaming and ultra slow steaming has helped many ship owners and companies during high bunker cost period and financial recession. But running engines on slow or reduced MCR brings many disadvantages to the smooth operation of engines which are designed for optimum running. Manufacturers always suggest to run the engines on their optimum MCR. Marine engineers have following concerns regarding the slow steaming of the engines: 1) Increased scavenge and under piston inspection 2) Over lubrication 3) Carbon deposits on the fuel valves decreasing their efficiency 4) Fouling of turbochargers 5) Frequent fouling of exhaust gas economisers 6) Turbochargers running outside their designed