Are Average Ocean Temperatures Rising?
The average ocean temperatures are rising in the worlds oceans, mainly within the layer of seawater starting 800 yards below the surface. Rising …
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I Learned from That: Ship's Crane Load Brakes Fail, Causes Damage
When a ship’s main engine breaks down at sea, the removal of pistons, liners, or cylinder heads requires using the engine overhead crane. The crane …
Continue ReadingWhy is a Marine Toilet Called a Head?
Marine toilets are known as the head, this being the name given to them on the old wooden sailing ships, as they were located in the ships head right …
Continue ReadingEffect of the Sea Level Rise in the Indian Ocean on Shipping
The sea level in the Indian Ocean is rising continuously, and with a higher rate compared to the global average sea level rise. This is a big Issue …
Continue ReadingHow to Winterize Your Boat's Outboard Motor
Worried about how to protect your outdoor motor during the winter? It’s not difficult to do, and here we’ll guide you through the process.
Continue ReadingNorthwestern Passage Linking the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans
The way of the Northwest Passage is not only a shorter route for shipping, this route also goes towards quick development of various countries by …
Continue ReadingMain and Auxiliary Engine Repairs at Sea
Repairs to main and auxiliary engines whilst at sea are carried out by the engineers; the main engines being the heart of any ship, and her only means …
Continue ReadingMarine Radio Bands - Where to Tune for Marine Radio
In this article we will discuss the kind of radio you need to listen to ships at sea and the marine radio bands adopted worldwide by the IMO.
Continue ReadingWhat is the Biggest USA Naval Aircraft Carrier Now?
This article describes what the biggest aircraft carrier in the US is. It also describes some amazing facts about this biggest aircraft carrier in the …
Continue ReadingAncient Mesopotamia Sailboats: An Introduction
Mesopotamian civilization was one of the first civilizations to flourish. They were the inventors of wheels, cuneiform, and sailboats. Sailboats were …
Continue ReadingOnshore Job for Sailors: Some of the Lucrative Onshore Jobs
The days are gone when a sailor or a marine engineer can earn big bucks only on ships. There are many onshore jobs that have an equal pay check and …
Continue ReadingHandling of the Marine Boiler Safety Relief Valve
Safety valves are fitted to protect the boiler from the effect of over pressure. At least two safety valves are fitted to each boiler steam drum, but …
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