Panama Canal Cement Work Begins
The Panama Canal has emerged as a center of focus again as it expands its locks to accommodate bigger vessels as well as the ever-increasing traffic that literally see a ship jam at the canal as they wait to cross.
The expansion project has [...]
Sea Wall Design
With the constant threat from natural disasters like tsunamis and rising sea levels, sea wall design has also improved to help reduce the devastating force these natural disasters can unleash on coastal communities.
Changes that have been noted [...]
Sailors Isolated
Unfortunately it is common to hear the public say that marine jobs make sailors isolated from the society and they get left behind by ever developing new trends. This is not always true and many marine vessels have been installed with state [...]
Top Ocean Carriers
In today’s world we have an array of top ocean carriers that we can choose from to transport our cargo from place to place. The tables have turned and new carriers in the business are competing the old boys by providing better facilities to [...]
Working on Cruise Ships
Described as one of the most interesting jobs on the globe working on cruise ships, the industry is constantly searching for new employees to work on the vessels. It is said that all good things come with a price. Research shows that many people [...]
Join The Coast Guard
Each nation has different rules of how to join the coast guard. With most having it as a voluntary option some have it as a compulsory part that each citizen has to serve for a certain duration for their nations military services. The choice [...]
Super Tanker
The past century can be noted for the construction of the super tanker and as we proceed in to the future we expect to see even larger tankers than we have today. The super tanker was primarily built to carry crude oil. With the increase in [...]
Drunken Sailor
Unfortunately the sailor has been associated with alcohol consumption in many of the stories that have been told. A drunken sailor seems to captivate the imagination of the audience since the intoxication makes him difficult to predict and the [...]
Ship Master
Also known as a captain or master the ship master has ultimate power and is responsible for the taking all decisions on board the vessel under his control. It is a well known fact that to be able to organize and get work done properly and efficiently [...]
Tracking Container Ships
As you may experience recently, there has been substantial changes in the postal parcel department. The ability to track your letter or parcel as it moves towards its destination has helped reduce stress that parcel sender had in the past. Today [...]
