Nearly 99% of the world's goods are transported by sea, out of which 77% are containerised cargo. To regulate such a flow of goods and ships, many countries have implemented their own rules, which is why nowadays, we are all busy managing regulations as well as...
We all enjoy a cup of tea from time to time, if not daily. There are plenty of health benefits! Historically, tea was used as a medicine and became more and more famous. There are various sorts of tea available such as black tea, green...
On 1st of July this year, Uniteam Training took a major step in its overall strategy to make learning leaner, simpler, and easier to access through the launch of its "Done in Sixty Seconds" programme for seafarers. Done in Sixty Seconds, or DISS for short, pays...
“About four minutes later, the skipper reduced the ferry’s speed to 12kts as it approached the next stop. He then sat back in his chair and closed his eyes. Moments later, the skipper awoke with a start to find the ferry heading straight for a...
The Maritime Cyprus Conference is held in Limassol every two years during the month of October. This event is attended by a wide range of international and local companies and individuals, and provided an excellent opportunity to host our Garden Dinner Party. The event was held...
New IMO regulations have come into force – mandating the sulphur content of marine fuels in global waters to be less than 0.5%. The aim is to significantly reduce emissions of sulphur oxides (SOx), which are harmful to the environment. This is a relatively big...
The subject of Mental Health has been swept under the carpet for a long time; it was a taboo as seafarers were supposed to be tough guys who are not affected by mental health issues. Lately, Mental Health appears regularly as a headline in various...
June 2019 saw the arrival of Uniteam Training’s spick and span brand-new Bosch Rexroth type WS290 hydraulic simulator. The double-sided WS290 has two pumps with load sensing flow-pressure controllers, which make it possible to carry out independent exercises on both sides of the unit with up...
We use our hands in almost every physical task we perform, both at work and in our domestic lives: grasping, probing, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and holding. Our hands and fingers are also central to our sense of touch. Because of their great versatility, our hands...
Myanmar Marine Expo (MYANMEX) 2019 is an event that brings an international congregation of companies together in Myanmar. The event is an exceptional meeting point for the global maritime community in Myanmar, a region where the industry remains buoyant and strong growth is set to...