Q: How do Absorpoles help to solve moisture problems?

Absorpoles contain Calciumchloride that very agressively grab and absorb moisture from the air. They dry the air. When there air is dry, there are no moisture problems.

Q: Can Absorpole solve all moisture problems?

Sea Containers is an economical and safe way of shipping almost any kind of cargo. But putting a cargo into a closed strong box also entails a constant risk of moisture damage for every kind of cargo on every voyage.

• Metals corrode, discolor and loose their shine
• Cargo and packaging get moldy, soft, crumbled and discolored.
• Bad smell
• Physical damage from water, ice, things gluing together, caking etc

 The rusting process is an electrochemical reaction. All common metals, such as Aluminium, Zinc, Cast Iron & Stainless steel corrode in much the same way & the corrosion process described here for steel occurs in a similar manner on those metals.

Introduction
This paper deals with the corrosion of marine ballast tanks and the lifetime assessment of their coatings. The techniques and mechanistic models have been developed to enable a clear and quantitative assessment of the remaining useable ballast tank lifetime to be reached. The ability to make an accurate decision in this area enables:
 
a) A cost effective maintenance and repair strategy.
b) Expensive repairs and steel renewals to be avoided.

 The International Labour Organization (ILO) port state control guidelines provide guidance to port states on their responsibilities according to the Maritime Labour Convention, but are also important for shipowners in order to ensure that their ships comply with the requirements of the Convention and avoid problems in ports which could have serious implications for their operations.
 
 

IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) met at the Organization's London Headquarters for its 87th session from 12 to 21 May 2010, completing a packed agenda which saw the adoption of mandatory goal-based standards for ship construction (See Briefing 24/2010), the adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), discussion on piracy and armed robbery against ships off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden and the implementation of the Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system.
 

Preview: Conference of Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, Manila, Philippines, 21-25 June 2010
 
Manila conference to adopt revised STCW Convention and Code

Major revisions to the International Convention on Standards of Training,

 Recent adjustments in the port state inspection regime have now been made which come into force by 01.01.2011. In this circular we will elaborate on the effects and consequences of this new inspection regime.
 

New stringent sewage plant guidelines on black water treatment were implemented on 1 January 2010.
 
Its main effect and consequence is herewith elaborated on in this circular to inform our clients.
 

This circular is to inform concerned and interested parties about ballast management requirements and guidelines applicable in the ROPME Sea Area. It is intended to provide relevant guidance to our clients transiting or operating in this area.
 
The ROPME Sea Area (RSA) comprises the Kingdom of Bahrain, Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Iraq, State of Kuwait, Sultanate of Oman, State of Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Reference is made to IMO MEPC 59/INF.3 dated 2 February 2009.