Dry dock is an important phase of a ship’s life as it enhances performance and improves efficiency. In this article we learn about the various checks that need to be performed before taking the ship out of the dry dock.
Dredging though commercially a very important activity in the shipping industry has several negative impacts on the marine environment. Find out about the various effects of dredging in this article.
Ozone layer in the earth’s atmosphere is depleting at a very fast rate because of the use of several harmful substances that effect the environment. Shipping industry is also one of the contributors that emit ozone depleting substances. Find out what are these substances inside the article.
Mastering ship’s navigation is a continuous process. Deck officers need to learn the intricacies of marine navigation for a safe ship passage. In this article, learn as to how to handle the stopping distance of the ship.
A ship cargo containers planning,handling & storage or stowage are very important responsibility.It consist containers like out of gauge and IMDG containers.
Every merchant ship needs to be registered to a state of its choice. The ship is then bound to carry the flag of that state and also follow the rules and regulations enforced by the same. Find out more about flag state and its importance in the article inside.
The main marine propulsion engine of the ship is the most powerful machinery on board ship. Different terminologies are used to measure and analyse the power generated the marine engine. We bring to you 12 terms used for the generated power.
If you have worked on ship, you must have come across the terms sounding and ullage, which often tend to confuse people. In this article, we will…
Rolling and pitching on ships is a phenomenon that is experienced on every sea going ship. However, parametric rolling is a type of rolling that is seen only on container ships. Find out more about parametric rolling and how to avoid it.
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