HMS Hood & Denmark Strait Battle
When we turn the pages of history we will come across many stories that are absolutely timeless. One such story is of the HMS Hood this was the most powerful…
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…
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- General , Types of Ships
- March 13, 2013
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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…
- General , Marine Jobs
- February 19, 2013
- 18 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…
Who Built The Panama Canal & Why?
Even if you are not a mariner, its quite possible that you have heard about the Panama Canal. But do you actually know who built the Panama Canal and more…
Rakesh- General , Quiz Section
- January 29, 2013
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Types of Ships/Boats – Quiz 1
Take our quiz to find out how much you know about facts related to types of ships. If you complete this quiz in 5 minutes our system will record your…
How To Prevent Sea Sickness?
Sea sickness is a very common phenomenon on ships that anyone can face. The concept is quite similar to motion sickness that many people suffer from when they travel by…
Diary Of A Mariner’s Wife
Mariners are those who work at the high sea. They spend months away from family and friends. They work for shipping companies. Once they are in a contract they cannot…
How To Prevent Corrosion In Sea Structures?
Corrosion is a slow process by which metal gets rusted with time due to humidity in the air. The metal as a result becomes brittle and falls apart. Corrosion can…
