Deciphering the Mystery of Vile Vortices
The mysteries of the deep blue sea have always enticed us. One such mystery is that of the vile vortices which though solved, raise several doubts for their being.
The South Atlantic Anomaly: Understanding the SAA Phenomenon
The South Atlantic Anomaly is a natural radiation belt which occurs at specific regions on the earth. Find out more about the South Atlantic Anomaly inside the article.
What is Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)?
The emergency training that is offered to people who work in an offshore facility or are about to join offshore vessels is known as BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training). BOSIET is a very simple training program that covers all major and minor points of safe working in the offshore facility. The course duration is mainly of three days.
Facts About Man Over Board Rescue System
The man over board rescue system consists of an absolute rescue gear which is apt to pull up a person thrown overboard, back onto the boat. It is designed to be enduringly placed on top of the rail. It is made up of a floating mechanism by means of a safety buckle that is linked…
What is Marine Cargo Insurance and How to Get One?
Marine insurance is a very important aspect that ship owners have to consider. In the absence of marine insurance, ship owners could incur not just loss to their ships but could also face financial losses in case if the ship is commercially used as cargo-carriers.
Watch: Damen Shiprepair Curaçao Commissions Both Floating Docks
On the 22nd of November Damen Shiprepair Curaçao (DSCu) commissioned its floating D-dock.
Port Gantry Cranes: A General Overview
Cranes are equipments that are used to maneuver heavy goods and items from one place to another. Gantry cranes are a variety of heavy cranes that are generally used to put together different heavy items into one single major item. Gantry cranes are commonly seen at busy ports for loading and unloading cargo. Since gantry cranes specialize in assembling the goods required to be put together, they are a very great help in ports.
The Intricacies of Marine Salvage
Ever heard about marine salvage? Marine salvage is nothing but rescuing ships which are grounded or have met with similar accidents. Find out more about marine salvage in the article inside.
A Sunk-in Bridge that Parts Water Perfectly
A unique design constructed by RO & AD Architects allows people to literally walk ‘amidst’ water, across a moat, which is supposed to be inaccessible, through an interesting sunk-in bridge.