3rd eng
- Naval Architecture
- July 11, 2011
- 356 views
Ship Building Tools
Ship building has seen many advances since the days of the wooden vessels of the Vikings, which required craftsmen with the best skills and ship building tools to build a…
Traditional Sailors Tattoos
Still common among many sailors today, traditional sailor tattoos were made to make the wearer look intimidating, strong and courageous. According to historical records sailors began printing tattoos on their…
Ownership of Shipping Companies
Who own shipping companies? Shipping companies are owned by a variety of different people. It is not like shipping industry has special constraints towards ownership of shipping company rights but…
- Marine Certification
- July 8, 2011
- 457 views
STCW – Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping
First drafted in 1978 the STCW (standards of training, certification and watch keeping did not make many changes, and had little impact on the mariners around the world. Making it…
Seafarers International Union
As any other field, where many people have a common type of work but work for different organizations, they have to form a union that regulates and protects their rights.…
- Naval Architecture
- June 20, 2011
- 1432 views
Meaning Of Bulkhead On A Ship
The term means partitioning, and walls used to divide a given area are referred to as bulk head. To make it easier for a common man to understand bulk heads…
Submarine Sailors
Considered to be one of the most stressful jobs in the world, submarine sailors face many challenges during service. Many people consider being in marine service being a challenging job…
Sunken Chinese Ship Found
A Chinese’s ship that had sunken and was never recovered was found last week. Laying at the bottom of the sea near Bhitarkanika National Park the vessel seemed to have…
- Types of Ships
- June 16, 2011
- 261 views
Towing Boats In Shipping
These marine vessels are primarily used for towing and pushing barges and guiding ships while maneuvering in narrow water ways. They are very powerful boats with flat fronts used to…
A Day As a Seafarer
Depending on each individuals rank a day as a seafarer will have his fare share of work on board the vessel. Responsibilities for each member must be carefully and accurately…
