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Understanding “Making Way” And “Underway” Nautical Terms
Underway and making way are two important terms which though sound very similar, are often interchangeably used. Let’s find out more about these two terms.
U.S Coast Guard Searching Mississippi River To Find 4 Crew Members Of Bangladeshi Bulk Carrier
A search is in progress near the Mississippi River for four members of the crew who went missing from a Bangladesh-based bulk carrier for over 15 hours.
Yemeni Social Media Influencers Dance On The Top Deck Of Houthis’ Hijacked Ship Galaxy Leader
Yemeni’s social media influencers have started posting footage of themselves on the cargo ship that Houthi militants seized in the Red Sea
Goal Zero Consortium Launches Singapore’s First Fully Electric Cargo Ship
The first-ever completely electric cargo ship in Singapore was unveiled by the consortium Goal Zero on Thursday (23 November) at Raffles Marina.
Crew Member’s Body Found 4 Days After Turkish Cargo Vessel Sank In the Black Sea
The dead body of the second crew member of a Turkish-flagged vessel was recovered four days after it sunk in the Black Sea off the coast of Turkey’s northern province.
Video: Japanese Car Carrier Grounded, All 12 Crew Members Safe
A car carrier named Suou, weighing 6100 DWT, constructed recently in 2019, was grounded while sailing into the calm sea and favourable weather conditions.
Maritime Law & Logistics
What are Port Services?
Port operations are normally controlled by the port authority appointed by the respective government of the country. Find out more about port…
How is Management of Empty Shipping Containers Carried Out?
A common challenge faced by container Carriers relates to the handling and movement of empty containers. Learn how shipping lines manage empty…
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Maritime Safety
What is Mooring of Ships?
Mooring means fastening a vessel to any shore or land-based structure with the help of suitable mechanisms, so…
What is a Mast Riser?
A mast riser is essentially a device or, rather, a system to relieve the pressure accumulated inside the…
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Maritime Electrical
Permanent Magnet Moving Coil Instrument (PMMC) – Working and Application
For measuring several electrical parameters to analyze and keep machineries in proper running condition, a permanent magnet moving coil (PMMC) instrument…
How to Minimize the Risks of an Electrical Shock on a Ship?
Electrical shock is the worst kind of accident on a ship. In this article you will learn about ways to prevent electrical…
How Maintenance of Navigation Lights is Done On Ships?
Navigation lights of the ships still play an important role in ship navigating procedures at sea. These lights require periodic maintenance to…