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…
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…
Types Of Fire Extinguishers On Ships
Fire is one the most dangerous events that could happen to a ship. A fire can occur either at a port or even during sailing at sea. Fire extinguishers are…
Unsinkable Ships: Role Of Bulkhead Doors
It has always been a dream of naval architects and marine engineers to make an unsinkable ship that would never sink. Every year a lot of mariners lose their life…
First Female Captain Of India
Women are not very easily seen in the merchant navy. However, over the last few years the trend has changed. Many women are now taking up jobs in navy. Today…
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…
How to Get a Job in Merchant Navy?
What Is A Sistership?
Kaz II: Mystery of Mary Celeste Repeated
What Is The Ship Keel?
The Wild Beauty of Oceans
Teenage Tales of Sea Days
Marine Auxiliary Systems
Life of a Seaman: Memories of a Mariner
Current fake agent chaos in shipping: Who is to blame?
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