Maritime jobs and life of marine engineers
Have you ever wondered what life is like for an Engineering Officer. For those considering a career as an Engineering Officer at sea this article will …
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Maritime Piracy - the Legal Perspective
Maritime Piracy remains a major threat to commercial maritime activities and places a burden upon international resources. The international response …
Continue ReadingResponsibilities of Chief Mate on Board Ship: Maritime Job Profiles
If you have ever wondered what it is like to work at sea, then look no further. This article provides you with an in depth look at exactly what you …
Continue ReadingShipping Pollution: Rights of Coastal Inhabitants & MARPOL
Pollution within our Ocean’s has become a contentious environmental issue. This article aims to identify the legal principles, burdens and …
Continue ReadingWhat is the job profile of a Deck Officer on board a ship?
Do you know about the duties and lifestyle of a Deck Officer on board a ship? Or have you even heard the term Deck Officer? If not then its time you …
Continue ReadingA simple explanation of Marine Navigational charts
A marine navigational chart also known as a nautical chart, is a map of the areas of interest to a mariner. It is on these charts that he plots his …
Continue ReadingShip magnetic compass - Marine navigation devices
All compass needles when freely suspended point North. So what is special about a magnetic compass at sea? Well, for one, great accuracy is required, …
Continue ReadingWhy marine navigation lights are of vital importance on ships
There are no roads at sea, and although full moon starry nights can be brilliant, no lights either. So how do we identify ships and which way they are …
Continue ReadingCelestial Navigation for the Clueless
A ship in the ocean is surrounded only by seawater so how did the earlier sailors found their way without the modern paraphernalia? Although sailing …
Continue ReadingMarine Global Positioning System - GPS Navigation made simple
GPS- the Global Positioning System, has revolutionised position fixing at sea. Here is a simple explanation on how the system works and why it is …
Continue ReadingMaritime Law and Liability For Loss by Dangerous Goods
Maritime cargo often incorporates dangerous goods. This article explores the established liability when Dangerous goods are shipped by sea.
Continue ReadingMaritime Law in context of charter parties and its implications
The carriage of goods by sea is in the most, guided by Maritime Law and the principles of charter-parties. With international economic reliance placed …
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