List of the World’s Best Colleges for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
The colleges for naval architecture and marine engineering, well, there are many across the globe. But, which of them are most sought after? I have a …
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Online and Correspondence Courses for Boat & Yacht Design
The article describes the available correspondence and online education options for boat and yacht design.
Continue ReadingToo Old to become a Merchant Marine?
Opportunities exist in the Merchant Marine as a second or third career for the mature person. However there are some age restrictions, and a strict …
Continue ReadingThe Captain's Mast: Its History and Modern Meaning
The “Captain’s Mast” is a disciplinary event hailing from the age of sail where a ship’s captain and other officers publicly …
Continue ReadingOcean Pollution Effect on Marine Life and Shipping
Sea pollution comes in numerous forms, from collision and grounding of ships around the coast, oil and gas installation leaks, to dumping raw sewage …
Continue ReadingHow to Write a Hazmat Procedure
Hazmats are hazardous materials or dangerous goods that come under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Act and under OSHA. A Hazmat procedure …
Continue ReadingWhy is the Speed of Sound Faster in Seawater than Air?
An article about the speed of sound in seawater. The article shows how to calculate sound velocity in seawater according to several variables. It …
Continue ReadingMaritime Security - Requirements for Vessel Security Officer
Learn about the need for the Vessel Security Officer (VSO), Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO), Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) and the levels …
Continue ReadingA Trip through the Panama Canal - in Pictures
Every sailor looks forward to a Panama Canal trip. Crossing is a grand experience. We become humbled after observing the sheer magnitude of the work …
Continue ReadingGulf of Aden Magnetic Anomaly Exposed
Reports on the presence of magnetic anomalies as well as an inter-dimensional portal in the Gulf of Aden are widely available on the Internet. This …
Continue ReadingThe Best Websites and Forums for Sailors and Marine Engineers
A maritime professional is always looking for ways to solve a technical issue on his or her ship or seeking better employment opportunities. If you …
Continue ReadingNew Maritime Laws of August 2008 Panama Registry
The maritime laws of Panama, new in August 2008, aim at attracting new tonnage by giving huge discounts and at promoting safety with additional …
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