Ship Grounding - Why does a ship run aground?
Oceans are synonymous with great depths. There are oceans with depths, double the height of Mt. Everest. Similarly, there are some parts of oceans …
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Sea Rules of the Road: The Display of Light & Audio Signals
While it is primarily the responsibility of the navigators, Marine Engineers who work at sea should also understand the lights, shapes and sound …
Continue ReadingOnline Freelance Work for Mariners
If you are a sailor then surely you are earning a handsome remuneration. But do you feel that your time at home should also be productive? If yes then …
Continue ReadingCargo Ship Plans : Planning for safe journey of the ship
Planning is necessary to ensure that the valuable goods and cargo loaded on a ship reach their destination without causing damage or harm to the ship …
Continue ReadingSea Rules of the Road: Avoiding collisions when ships are in sight of one another, and in restricted visibility
This third article in the series explains how ships behave when they can see each other and when visibility is reduced. Note that night is not …
Continue ReadingMaritime Colleges in UK - South Tyneside College: The Hub of Marine Education in UK
There are lot of options available to a student when it comes to studying from the perspective of marine jobs. UK is certainly one of the best places …
Continue ReadingSea rules of the road and their role in avoiding ship collisions
It is pretty easy to avoid collision of vehicles on road by applying brakes and being a little vigilant. But how do we avoid collisions at sea when …
Continue ReadingSea Rules of the Road - Navigation Rules for Ships
There are no roads at sea, so how does one ship (or vessels, which means all watercraft regardless of size) behave when it comes across another? Their …
Continue ReadingModern day jobs at sea - Fitters and Wipers
Even if you are not in possession of a technical degree and do not want to follow the long route of certifications, still you can work on board ships …
Continue ReadingShips Cooks - Jobs at Sea
An excellent cook is someone who can make a dish belonging to any country. But hardly does a cooking job allows the cook to move beyond the vicinity …
Continue ReadingRecognition of a classification society for a ship - Importance in shipping
A ship that is not in a technically satisfactory state can easily be susceptible to accidents. So who makes sure that a ship is worthy of sailing? …
Continue ReadingSafety Management System for Ships - ISM Code Explained
There are so many regulations that govern the shipping industry that sometimes it becomes tough for a ship to organize and follow all of them. With a …
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