maritime law relating to oil spill emergency on ships
Do you know how much oil can a ship discharge in sea water? and where? If not just read this this article where we will learn about the different ways …
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Why Do Oil Spills Occur?
This article deals with the issue of oil spillage on ship and its consequences from both environmental and legal perspectives. Marine oil pollution …
Continue ReadingMarine Navigation: Nautical Terms explained in simple terms
Ever wondered what the words sailors use mean? Every profession has its own jargon; once understood, it is quite easy to remember. Read on to know …
Continue ReadingLife of a Marine Engineer
The article describes the life of a junior marine engineer and the various tasks he has to perform on board. This article has not been written with …
Continue ReadingMaritime Jobs and the life sketch of a junior trainee engineer on board ship
In the previous article we saw the various tasks a junior engineer has to perform and also how the work on board is different from what he did in his …
Continue ReadingOcean Tides: Why They Occur & How Tides Affect Marine Navigation & Travel
Marine navigation often requires precise calculation of tide and water levels when entering or leaving port. Sometimes big ships have very little …
Continue ReadingThe Marine Chronometer and its use on board ships
Christopher Columbus was so lost without a marine chronometer that he landed up in America looking for India. One of the big reasons for this was …
Continue Reading1920 Death on the High Seas Act (Amended) Description, How to Make a Claim, and Limits of Payable Damages
This article looks at impacts and laws surrounding death on the high seas. Death provides many challenges, but when death occurs at sea, the …
Continue ReadingConvention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims - 1976
Maritime claims have long plagued both plaintiffs and defendants, especially on issues surrounding the limitation of liability. This article provides …
Continue Readinginternational convention on safety of life at sea
The ocean prevents many dangers that ultimately can result in death. The international community knowing of the dangers surrounding the ocean has long …
Continue ReadingMaritime Jobs - A Week in the Life as a Senior Maritime Engineer
The engine room is not a room in the typical sense of the word but literally a multistoreyed building even in a normal sized ship. Just learn what a …
Continue Readingmaritime jobs and careers - life of a maritime lawyer
Many people consider a career in law, but for many, the decision of what area of law to practice can be daunting. While many look to practice in the …
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