M/V Tonsberg: The World’s Largest Roll-on, Roll-off (Ro-Ro) Ship
Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s MV Tonsberg is the largest ro-ro vessel in the world’s with the most advanced technology. It is built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan.
The Not-So-Famous Marine Jobs: Shipfitters
It wouldn’t be overrated to say that one of the most important jobs in the shipping industry and on board ship is that of a shipfitter. A shipfitter is a person who has the responsibility to make sure that all the necessary repair work in a ship is done properly and efficiently.
Video of the Ultimate Eco-friendly Cruise Ship of the Future by STX Europe
The horrendous memories of the worst oil spill of the century that took place at one of British Petroleum oil rigs is still very fresh in the minds of the people. The incident has raised several questions for maritime environment policy makers and authorities. But the damage has already been done. The whole marine sector…
Raw Video: Ship’s Lifeboat Drill Gone Terribly Wrong
A real video wherein the lifeboat suddenly snaps and falls into the water. A scary accident which could have turned disaster if crew members would have been inside the lifeboat. Watch the video inside.
What are Hull Ferries?
Hull ferries are simply a type of ferry. The name Hull Ferries refers to a certain brand of ferries which cruises between the ports of Hull in Great Britain to Rotterdam in Netherlands. Hull ferries are also known as the Pride of Hull and are one of the biggest ferry services that are in existence…
Shipping Jobs: A Field of Great Opportunities
Shipping jobs are many and it is very important that one finds the right kind of shipping job that suits one’s suitability and positive attributes. Right from the employment opportunity of a deckhand at the base level to the top level of being a captain and in today’s times being an expert in the emerging field of marine information and technology, one can find and easily secure the right marine recruitment.
How to Become a Hydrographic Surveyor?
The profession of a Hydrographic Surveyor is something completely different from the other routine professions. And therefore there are a lot of specific requirements which are necessary when one considers the proposition of “How to become a Hydrographic Surveyor?”
The Marine Research Centre – Bali, Indonesia: A Unique Concept
The marine research centre located near Bali, Indonesia is a unique concept which will require to construct a structure in the middle of the sea to study and delve more into the underwater earthquakes that cause tsunamis in the Indonesian waters.
The World Largest Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Ships
The carnival cruise line is the largest cruise line in the world with maximum number of cruise ships in their fleet. What is it that sets the carnival cruise ships apart from its counter parts? Find out inside the article.