Offshore production platforms and oil rigs for drilling oil from sea floor
If during the exploratory drills the companies feel that they have struck gold then plans to setup offshore production platforms are made. In this …
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Marine electrical safety and fire safety tips for ship personnel
Even small voltages can be dangerous and since the environment on board a ship is full of moisture, salt and corrosion, utmost care needs to be taken …
Continue Readingoil drilling for black gold extraction from deep sea floor
Want to know more about oil drilling process? This article will tell you as to how a prospective oil well is selected as the site for oil rig …
Continue ReadingOil drilling from sea floor in search of Black Gold
It is indeed a important moment when the drill bit comes in contact with the oil and the actual extraction of black gold begins. Have you ever thought …
Continue ReadingDeep Sea Oil Drilling - Extracting Black Gold from the Oceans
Most of us know the value of Gold either for ornaments or investment but apart from the Yellow Gold, there is Black Gold as well. Do you know where is …
Continue ReadingBoat Racing Facts - History of F1 Powerboats
Formula one powerboats are know for their high speeds and maneuvering capabilities. But what lead to the usage of powerboats in formula one racing? …
Continue ReadingF1 powerboat racing - Boat racing explained in a simple manner
F1 racing on water? Yes, we are talking about the renowned F1 powerboat championship. In this article we are going to discuss as to why the boats used …
Continue ReadingOxygen Analyzer hand held used on ships
Oxygen is vital for life and the presence of ample oxygen is an indicator that a space or tank is safe to get into. At the same time this very oxygen …
Continue ReadingNaval architect and ship design jobs in marine industry
Design and construction of a ship is not an easy task. It requires tremendous persistence and hard work. The personnel dealing with ship construction …
Continue ReadingRogue Wave Implications and Role of Naval Architecture
Can a ship that is 956 feet and weighs 57,271 tons withstand the might of a monster wave bearing down upon it? You might be surprised to know that …
Continue ReadingMaritime Law SeaWay Bill - Directions for Dummies
An earlier article in this series explained the use of the Bill of Lading at sea. One of the types of a B/L is a Sea Waybill (or Straight Bill, or …
Continue ReadingWhat is Bill of Lading ?
How does international trade take place through merchant shipping, when the shipper (who sends the cargo) has often not even seen the buyer face to …
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