Surge in Russian Traffic via Hamburg
The country of Russia is the second and perhaps the most important trading partner for Hamburg. This data is for the containers. The port has the ability to handle about…
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- Marine Accidents , News
- March 3, 2013
- 411 views
Flooding Of Emma Maersk
On 25th February 2013 the container ship Emma Maersk arrived at the port of Palermo. It was completely disabled at the time of arrival. This is because the engine room…
- Types of Ships
- February 27, 2013
- 524 views
Which Boat Size Is Right For You?
There are dozens of different types of boats, and they come in many shapes and sizes. What you need depends on how you’ll use it, how often you’ll use it…
Changing Global Economies: Role In Shipping Demand
The world economies are changing quickly. China’s is the most burgeoning of the Asian economies, and many forecast it to be a short way off becoming the strongest in the…
Heavy Load Lifting On Ships
Heavy load lifting is a part of many jobs that we know of. In ships lifting heavy loads is common especially if you are working at junior level either in…
Why Are Fires At Sea Dangerous?
Fires at sea are something which is always an avoidable situation. It is one of the dangers that the mariners face when they are at the sea. We will discuss…
- Navigation
- February 22, 2013
- 427 views
Navigation Rules Of The Road
The ROR or the navigation rules of the road are the signs that the mariners need to study and understand in order to have a smooth sail. They are trained…
- Boat Engineering
- February 21, 2013
- 303 views
Generic Boat Buying Tips
It is a dream for many of us to buy a boat. We have often heard people saying that I want to buy a boat, even if I miss out…
- General , Marine Jobs
- February 19, 2013
- 421 views
Coast Guards vs Merchant Marines
In this article we will discuss the differences between coast guards and merchant mariners. Many people feel that they both are the same which is definitely not true. What Does…
- Marine Certification
- February 18, 2013
- 777 views
Seaman Book: What Is A Marine CDC?
Today we are going to touch upon a very simple topic which is quite confusing for beginners, namely that of a seaman book or a marine CDC. Do you know…
