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Maritime regulations & survey

2026-05 · 6S lean management

6S Lean Management from a Marine Surveyor's Perspective

A practical surveyor-focused guide to applying 6S to ship surveys, engine-room rounds, deck operations, maintenance, and onboard safety management.

2026-05 · IMO MSC 111

IMO MSC 111 key notes

Visual briefing on MASS, alternative fuels, IGC/IGF, SDC, NCSR, SSE, cyber security and remote survey, with effective dates and a practical follow-up checklist.

2026-05 · GMDSS / SOLAS

Maritime radiocommunications and GMDSS guide

A practical guide to GMDSS, DSC, EPIRB, SART, AIS and related equipment, covering functions, regulatory logic, survey focus, and common deficiencies.

2026-05 · LNG marine fuel

Fuel for Thought LNG report summary

Visual notes on LNG as marine fuel, covering technology maturity, methane slip, regulations, supply chain, economics, and decarbonisation pathways.

2026-05 · Methanol marine fuel

Fuel for Thought methanol report summary

Visual notes on methanol as marine fuel, covering safety, regulations, supply chain, cost, and technology readiness.

2026-05 · MARPOL Annex VI

MEPC 83 / MEPC 84 amendment comparison

GFI, CII, DCS, Net-Zero Framework, with charts and briefing notes.

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