How Does A Ship Anchor Work?
Most of us know what is an anchor but do you really understand how does a ship anchor work? Anchoring a ship is a very important function that a boat…
Sudipta Dutta- Safety
- March 24, 2013
- 19 views
Port State Control Inspection: Civil Vs Criminal Procedures
Water is a precious resource and even though oceans cover nearly 3/4th of the surface of the earth, they should be protected from pollution. It is the responsibility of everyone…
HMS Hood & Denmark Strait Battle
When we turn the pages of history we will come across many stories that are absolutely timeless. One such story is of the HMS Hood this was the most powerful…
Abandon Ship: The Extreme Marine Emergency
Abandon ship is a command which no master mariner wishes to give and no crew member of passenger wishes to hear in normal routine sailing, but it is a fact…
Rakesh- Quiz Section
- March 16, 2013
- 17 views
SART EPIRB Quiz
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about SART EPIRB
What Are SART And EPIRB Used For?
In this article we will learn what are SART and EPIRB and what is their purpose of use on board ships. Both these devices are used for marine safety of…
What Are Boat Marinas?
Do you know what are boat marinas and what purpose do they serve? The term marina is used for a coast or a shore though it is not exactly a…
3rd eng
- General , Types of Ships
- March 13, 2013
- 30 views
Steam Propulsion Ships
We have already studied about ship diesel engines in a previous article, and today we would be taking a look at steam propulsion ships. Life at sea has changed for…
Dangerous Ocean Waters: Challenges At Sea
Oceans are a lovely place and mariners have the opportunity to see mother nature at close quarters. Yet at times dangerous ocean waters can be a cause for concern when…
Mayday Distress Signal
The title of mayday distress signal might seem confusing to many of you since generally speaking, we all know that Mayday is the Labour Day and it is celebrated all…
