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Parts of a Ship Explained: Essential Components and How They Work

Key takeaways A ship is best understood as a set of connected systems: structure, propulsion, steering, power, cargo, safety, and navigation . Most components matter because they influence three outcomes: seaworthiness, operating cost, and compliance . Ships are inspected throughout their life by classification societies , flag state authorities , and port state control  to conf...


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Independent Research Outlines Fractional Ship Owning Structures

This week, a policy discussion paper published by the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi , examines maritime asset tokenization as a potential mechanism to mobilize capital for shipbuilding and ship ownership. The paper ( Discussion Paper #318, January 2026 ) is authored by Commodore Sujeet Samaddar (Retd)  and Vanshika Goyal , under RIS’s ...


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Understanding Cost of Operating a Ship

At Shipfinex, we believe that an educated owner is a confident owner. When you own a Maritime Asset Token (MAT), you are participating in the economics of a ship. To evaluate an asset's performance, you must understand the costs that go into maintaining its value and longevity. In the maritime industry, these are known as Operating Expenditures (OPEX) . The Five Primary Cost Cat...


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NOR (Notice of Readiness) Explained: When It's Valid and When It Isn't

Key Takeaways Invalid Notice of Readiness means laytime never starts, even if accepted. The most critical legal principle is that an invalid NOR doesn't trigger laytime counting, regardless of whether the charterer accepts it or cargo operations proceed. This can completely void demurrage claims worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, as the laytime clock never legitimately com...


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Laytime Explained: How It's Calculated + Common Pitfalls

Key Takeaways Laytime is the contractually agreed time for cargo operations. It represents the period allowed to a charterer for loading and unloading cargo without incurring additional charges. Once laytime expires, the ship goes on demurrage, creating significant financial penalties for the charterer. Calculation method dramatically affects time counting. Running days count ...


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