The Beautiful World of the Caribbean Cruises
The Caribbean island is a very popular oceanic exploring location and many cruise liners carry out Caribbean cruises in the Caribbean Waters.
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The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) Exams and What they Mean to an Average Shippy
There is always a confusion among mariners when it comes to the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) examinations. What are these exams and what do they mean to an average mariner? Vikram Dileepan explains to us.
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A Woman Chief Engineer from Brazil Describes Her Interesting Life
Being a Chief Engineer of a ship is a big deal; being a Female Chief Engineer is even a bigger one! Juliana, 28, from Brazil is one of the very few woman chief engineers in the world today. She explains how much she loves her exciting life
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Reasons Behind the Collision of Cargo Vessels MSC Chitra and Khalijia
The August of 2010 saw the collision of two cargo ships MSC Chitra and MV Khalijia off the Mumbai coast. The collision resulted into spilling of containers and oil along the full coastline. MSC Chitra, which was carrying 1219 containers, 2662 tons of fuel, 283 tons of diesel, and 88040 litres of lubricating oil, capsized and sank into the sea, creating maximum damage to the area.
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Type of Marine Jobs : Oil Driller
An oil driller is the person who is in-charge of drilling on an oil rig. Oil driller is one of the most necessary and basic offshore jobs. His presence is of utmost importance and is something that can never be done without on an oilrig.
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The Not-So-Famous Marine Jobs: Tool Pusher
Oil drilling from the oceans is a very interesting subject to read and to learn about. Professionals who work on oil rigs live an interesting, adventurous, and arduous life. However, it has to be noted that there are some people who work in the oil drilling industry whose work is not as famous and recognized as it should be. One such profession is that of the toolpusher.
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Obsolete-yet-Famous Marine Jobs: Radio Officers
The profession of a radio officer is a very important profession in the maritime field; but it’s something that has been going low for quite a while in today’s times. A radio officer is a person who helps to monitor and keep track of the communications aspect in a ship.
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Different Types of Trawlers Used in the Shipping World
Trawler is a type of shipping vessel which has undergone several modifications over the period of time. Find out about types of trawlers in the article inside.
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Different Types of Ferries Used in the Shipping World
Ferry is a type of ship which is used extensively throughout the whole world. Find out about the different types of ferries that are used in the shipping world.
