Read to know about different parts of a ship- from keel to mast and stem to stern. Also take a virtual tour of running ship ,to have an clear insight.

A NOTE OF PROTEST is a declaration by the master of a ship, under oath before a notary public or a consul or a magistrate stating complete particulars...

The bunker survey is conducted as a loss control tool to ascertain any difference in the supply of bunker or during delivery/re-delivery of the vessel.

This articles deals with DRY BULK, GENERAL & REEFER CARGO - Claims Prevention & Claims Handling for Damages

A stowaway on a ship is a person who illegally boards a ship for various reasons, secretes himself/herself in any location on board the ship & found after the ship departs a port hence they are called stowaway on ships. 

Voyage Charter is a contract between shipowner & charterer, wherein shipowner agrees to transport a shipment of cargo for a single voyage from one port to another. See C/P.