Dugout Boats - An Overview of Prehistoric Boats
Supposed to be known as the best of prehistoric boats, dugouts were not only larger than other types of boats but also the most reliable ones. Find …
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How Does Tidal Energy Work? Types of Marine Tidal Stream Devices
The regular flooding and ebbing of the tides occur because of gravity largely applied by the moon on the earth’s oceans. This in turn causes …
Continue ReadingReliable Gas Transport by Ships
The article explains how the gases, particularly LNG, are transported by sea, how the gases are liquefied, problems connected with transportation of …
Continue ReadingWhere is Wave Power Used ?
The amount of untapped power from waves, whether at the coast or offshore, has been estimated at 50-90TWh of electricity per year. This can be …
Continue ReadingNon pipeline transport of natural gas via ships
Explanation of Natural Gas, Origin of this gas, processing and refining of the gas, how the gas is it transported and end users of the gas.
Continue ReadingPolynesian Instruments - What are Stick Charts?
Stick Chart is an ancient navigation method which was used by early seafarers to help them locate different islands and sea routes. Stick charts are …
Continue ReadingType of boat without motors - Bark boats explained
Similar to skin boats in structure, the bark boats are more tough and reliable. Find out more about these amazing boats in the article inside.
Continue ReadingWater Rafts Explored - Inflatable Rafts, Wooden Rafts and Other Types of Rafts Explained
Rafts are one of the very ancient boats that are still used extensively. It is just because of their simplicity and usefulness that rafts are still …
Continue ReadingSkin on Frame Boats - A Type of a Prehistoric Boat
Skin boat, as the name suggests, has animal skins used in its making. A type of a prehistoric boat, skin boats were used extensively in the olden days …
Continue ReadingThe Coracle Boat - An Overview
Coracle is a type of boat whose usage dates back to the prehistoric age. Read more about this spectacular ancient boat here.
Continue ReadingMarine Engineering - Ways To Purify Water
What processes and principles are used to remove suspended particles as well as living organisms from water?
Continue ReadingPistons - Inspection and Checks Done in Marine Engine Pistons
Piston inspection on ships are part of the engine planned maintenance schedule (PMS) carried out to ensure the components are within the allowed …
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