Jobs on a Cruise Ship - ways to earn money on ship
Cruise ship job are the most sought after jobs mainly because of glamorous working environment and high salaries. If you are in need of one but …
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Marine navigation history since Indus valley civilization
The word “Navigation” traces its roots to the Sanskrit “Navgathi“. Indian maritime history is five thousand years old- The Indus Valley …
Continue ReadingHow long is a nautical mile - nautical miles to kilometres
How do we measure the distance in oceans. Logically the units of lenth should remain the same in the sea as well, but sailors do everything in style. …
Continue ReadingWaste incinerators - Materials burnt in a waste incinerator on board ships
Pollution at sea is a matter of grave concern which has compelled concerned authorities to make legislation stricter by banning disposal at sea at …
Continue ReadingWhat is Bilge Water? Learn How Ships Store & Treat Waste Water in Bilge Wells
Water is used in variety of ways in a ship’s engine room. It is obvious that some part of this water is lost either thorough leakages or …
Continue ReadingBiggest Cruise Ship in the World: Oasis of the Seas Makes the Titanic Look Small
A 1181 feet long cruise ship that is almost ready to set sail. Currently under construction, It would be the biggest and costliest ship ever made in …
Continue ReadingOld Ships - the Star of India - The Oldest Sailing ship that can Still Sail
An antique ship that stands tall and proud amongst its modern counterparts. A ship more than 100 years old that sails strong even in the harshest …
Continue ReadingCommunication technology and computer applications - latest modern technology and its use on board ships
Read about the various applications of computers on board a modern ship in cargo loading operations, satellite communication and accounting packages. …
Continue ReadingComputer applications in sailing ships - Modern Technology on board ships
Computers are one of the greatest inventions of the modern age, having profound effect on industry. No wonder the marine industry is not aloof from …
Continue ReadingHydrographic Survey and different types of ships used as research vessels
R/Vs or Research Vessels are not a single type of ship but this definition covers a wide variety of ships used to explore the ocean floors, detect …
Continue ReadingIce Breaker Ships: How They are Designed
Ice Breakers are specially designed ships that can sail effectively through frigid conditions and break through thick ice. Learn more about their …
Continue ReadingOffshore oil drilling platforms for drilling oil from sea floor
Drilling oil from the ocean bed is tough but installing a drilling structure amid the vast ocean is even tougher. Once the site for drilling is …
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