The largest oil Tanker In The World
The Largest Oil Tanker In The World Oil tankers are supposed to be one of the gigantic-sized type of water vehicles. They may be 350 mt high on average which…
What’s in a Name:Ship Names and Conventions?
Just as in the case of human beings, a name is an identity of a ship.
Roll on-Roll off Ships(Types of Ships)
RORO ships are specially designed ships, used to carry wheeled and tracked vehicles like cars, tractors, trucks, cranes as their major cargo load.
Ship Engine Room Heat Balance
The system of heat balance which we are using on the board ship is that of forced ventilation. The forced ventilation is carried out by means of a fan which is driven…
What is a Cargo Plan?
There is no dispute about the fact that marine vessels were primarily developed to be able to transport people and cargo in bulk. Leaving aside a few types of vessels…
The Great Oil Spill of 2010-The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
The BP Oil Disaster, is one the biggest environmental disasters that Read about America’s major environmental disaster and the the largest oil spill in this region since the year 1979. The article discusses the consequences and corrective measures taken to contain the effects.
Bulker Ships
Bulk Carriers form an important part of cargo traffic. These are used for transporting various kinds of cargo. The carriers are classified according to their size and the machinery available on deck for loading and unloading cargo.
Different Types of Cargoes on a Ship
Different Types of Cargoes on a Ship Cargoes are goods transported on different carriers/vehicles/means of transport from one place to another for economic reasons. Generally cargo is used for goods…
Major Sea Ports of India
The sea route of a country has always held strategic importance in its trade, commerce and development. India is lucky to have a long coastline and major as well as minor seaports along. In this article we learn about the major seaports of the country.