Types of ship repairs carried out on a vessel
A ship cannot be in ship-shape unless efforts are made to repair it and keep it in top-notch condition. There are several types of repairs which are …
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Lloyds Register of Shipping - A Premier Classification Society of Marine Industry
A Classification society that was built out of a coffee
house! Amazed? Then read about the Lloyd’s Registry of
shipping, a premium …
Continue ReadingSTCW training - Certification & accreditation of sea going personnel
Who and What decides whether a seagoing personnel is competent enough or not? And if not, what should be done to make him seaworthy? Read in the …
Continue ReadingWhat does IMO mean ?
A ship is like an independent business hub which moves from one country to another. A ship of a particular country is abide by the rules of that …
Continue ReadingFamous Ghost Ships - The Queen Mary haunted ship and other legends
Sailors are full of tales of phantom vessels that are seen much after they are believed to have perished. These legends are compelling and have been …
Continue ReadingCentrifuge oil cleaning on board ships
Oil is stored in huge quantities on a ship and used for running the engines or lubricating purposes. This oil needs to be cleaned before or during …
Continue ReadingDeep sea diving career in context of marine engineering
As the clouds of global financial crises are getting darker day by day, people are moving towards unconventional career options not just to make a …
Continue ReadingShip sewage treatment plant - How does it work?
Discharging of sewage in sea or territorial waters in banned as it can drastically affect the marine life. In case the sewage is to be discharged, …
Continue ReadingGoogle Earth's Ocean and Sea Map Feature Lets You Explore the Sea Floor, Animals, and Shiprecks
Humans have always been been fascinated by the mystery and riches of the deep blue sea. Now explore the great depths of the enchanting marine world …
Continue ReadingHow do life jackets keep you afloat
Life jackets, also known as personal flotation device, is one of the most important safety device on the ship. Marine Legislature states that each and …
Continue ReadingHow do satellite phones work on ships ?
How can a ship stay in touch with shore once it’s miles away from the land?A continuous contact with the shore is important to prevent accidents …
Continue ReadingShip Hull Designs in Naval Architecture - An Overview
Hull is known as the foundation of the ship. It withstands extremely harsh climatic and weather conditions. Hull should be designed in such a way that …
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