Ajay Menon is an undergraduate student at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, pursuing an integrated major in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture. Besides writing, he balances chess and working out tunes on his keyboard during his free time.
A container depot or yard is where several containers are stored or held in transit, once they are unloaded. This depot provides a single place where shipping and logistics companies can keep their containers until it is time for reloading.
What are straddle carriers and why are they used. Learn about the design, operation and advantages and disadvantages of straddle carriers in this article.
Transporting goods through seaborne vessels is one of the cheapest means of transporting goods. Find out about different types of cargo transported through shipping industry.
Given its vast maritime importance, Spanish ports have played a major role in the development and growth of the country. In this article, we look at the top 15 ports of Spain.
Learn everything about jack-up barges including their history, working, types and much more in this article.
Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC vessels) are a sub-class of generic gas carriers that target a considerably higher volume of gas transport.
In this article, we take a look at the top 10 facts you must know about the Straits of Gibraltar. From the strange etymology to the geographical and economic significance it has, this is your go-to guide for anything related to the Straits of Gibraltar.
In this article, we will look at thermoclines, the role they play in the marine ecosystem, the various ocean layers, the impact on marine life, and a unique aspect of thermocline impact on the field of naval design and engineering.
Building on the basics of everyday English, certain maritime terms have been adopted by the maritime and shipping community. Maritime English is thus various combinations of the English language and certain fixed phrases.
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