Types Of Cargoes Transported In Ships
Ships carry most of the cargoes around the world. It is the pillar on which the world trade depends on. Have you ever wondered, what are the goods that the…
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- Naval Architecture
- June 5, 2013
- 727 views
Ship Building Process Explained
Marine engineers, navigating officers and other staff working on ships are mostly concerned about day to day operations and even though they are very familiar with their jobs, yet there…
Merchant Marine Tax Deductions
As we know mariners may have to sail for months at a stretch. This is a very demanding job though with good returns financially speaking. Yet do you know what…
Greece – The Ancient Marine Power
The sea transport is an old form of transport. It has been used for years to transport people and cargo. There are many countries that have left a significant mark…
- Navigation
- May 29, 2013
- 706 views
What Is Ship Trim And Its Effect On Ship Stability?
The ship is a huge vessel that floats in the open sea. We have often seen ships being caught in bad weather. Have you ever wondered how a ship maintains…
What Is A Ship Gangway?
In marine knowledge our aim is to ensure that the reader knows almost all the aspects about sea and mariners. We will now discuss about one such aspect it is…
Sailors, Women & Wine: Myths vs Facts
The sailors are often associated with women and wine. It is believed that the lives of sailors revolve around these elements. This is exactly why many women even today don’t…
Art of Negotiating With Pirates
Pirates are a constant threat that the mariners face when at the sea. The pirates sometimes take hostages and there have been cases where some mariners even lost their lives.…
Life On A Ship: The Inside Story
For most people outside the maritime world, there are two opposite views about life on a ship for mariners and seamen. Some believe that the life is ultra luxurious with…
- Types of Ships
- April 1, 2013
- 337 views
Cattle Carriers: Lifeline Of Livestock
Cattle carriers are huge ships that are designed in such a way that they can carry livestock. Cattle are a very important commodity that is transported by the sea. The…
