Harassment and Bullying Onboard Ships: Stop It Now

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Published on Friday, 10 April 2026 04:56
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Practical signs, reporting steps and protection rights for all seafarers onboard

 

QUICK ANSWER: WHY HARASSMENT AND BULLYING ONBOARD MUST BE PREVENTED

Harassment and bullying are not just personal disputes — they are recognized occupational health and safety hazards with direct consequences for vessel safety, crew performance, and individual mental health. On a ship, there is no exit at the end of the working day. What follows you into the mess room, the cabin, and the watch is the full weight of an unaddressed hostile environment.

Main Danger

Why It Matters Onboard

Broken teamwork

Fear and hostility destroy the trust that safe operations depend on

Mental health deterioration

Persistent stress leads to anxiety, depression, and poor judgment

Loss of watchkeeping focus

Distraction and low motivation

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Biocide-free hull coating targets fuel savings

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Published on Thursday, 02 April 2026 06:43
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Application of Aquaterras 1100 biocide-free fouling protection (source: Nippon Paint Marine)

Cargo Hold Preparation Tips for Bulk Carrier Officers

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Published on Thursday, 02 April 2026 06:23
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From final discharge all the way to a clean, cargo-ready hold

 

QUICK ANSWER: MAIN ITEMS WHEN PREPARING CARGO HOLDS

Hold preparation starts the moment discharge is complete — not when the loading port appears on the horizon. Get these right and the surveyor will have nothing to say.

Before any cleaning:
• Push stevedores to discharge all sweepings before they leave — cleaning is far harder after they go
• Clear any cargo that has fallen into bilge wells before the end of discharge
• Identify your bilge system type: bilge pump (engine room) or direct-overboard eductor
• Decide what charter party requires: sweep, wash, or grain-clean standard

Cleaning sequence:
• Sweep the hold before washing to remove bulky residues
• Wash top-down — deckhead first, tanktop and bilge flush last
• Maintain good water pressure throughout and keep

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Seguridad de los transbordadores de carga rodada

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Published on Thursday, 02 April 2026 06:32
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El buque de carga rodada es uno de los más exitosos de la actualidad. Su flexibilidad, capacidad de integración con otros sistemas de transporte y rapidez de operación lo han hecho muy popular en muchas rutas marítimas.

El buque de carga rodada se define en las enmiendas de noviembre de 1995 al Capítulo II-1 del Convenio Internacional para la Seguridad de la Vida Humana en el Mar (SOLAS) de 1974 como "un buque de pasaje con espacios de carga rodada o espacios de categoría especial...".

Una de las funciones más importantes de los buques de transbordo rodado es la de transbordador de pasajeros/coches, sobre todo en rutas de corta

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UNIVERSIDAD MARITIMA DE MALMÖE

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Published on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:25
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Traditionally, one of the most effective means for the wider transmission of new ideas and knowledge in higher education has been through scholarly publication. This is the principal mechanism whereby universities assemble, store and disseminate the findings of their research. Scholarly publications are also an important mechanism in terms of fulfilling WMU's global responsibilities under our Charter to provide an international focus for networking and collaboration.


WMU Publications has been established as the route for publishing of scholarly books on maritime affairs written by WMU staff and external maritime experts linked to the University.

https://www.wmu.se/publications

 

 

 

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