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…
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…
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…