Courtesy flag – is it necessary to fly in Polish ports?
The practice of merchant vessels flying the flag of the country they are calling—known as...
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Does the Baltic Sea freeze over in winter?
The Polish ports are „ice-free”. Even if an ice cover forms on the water’s surface, it is...
What is the procedure and cost for filing a Sea Protest (Note of Protest) in Poland?
What is the procedure and cost for filing a Sea Protest (Note of Protest) in Poland?
Public holidays in Poland: How do they impact port operations?
Public holidays can affect work schedules and the duration of port operations, so...
Is laying at anchor in Poland free of charge?
When commercial vessels anchor in a roadstead, they may be subject to various fees....
Why port authorities are not happy when management companies plan lengthy port repairs?
When planning extensive repairs at a port, owners should consider the respective policy of...
Do Port and Harbor mean the same thing in marine terms?
Maritime terms used interchangeably but with distinct meanings. A port and a harbor, a...
Grain in Bulk: Regulations and Safety Standards
What are the regulations and safety standards for loading grain in bulk on vessels as per...
What happens if bulk cargo is not listed in the IMSBC Code?
The IMSBC Code is the IMO standard document for the safe carriage of bulk cargoes,...
Cargo holds washing in Polish ports and on the Baltic Sea
Ensure proper hold cleanliness for cargo safety. Learn about the importance and challenges...
Use of scrubbers on the Baltic Sea and in Polish ports
Scrubbers are exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) approved as an alternative to low sulphur...
Ballast water management in the Baltic Sea
Ballast Water Management Convention and its requirements for ships to effectively manage...