The windward side of a body is that side that ‘directly faces the wind.’ On the other hand, the leeward is that side which faces away from the wind action. Find out more about windward and leeward inside the article.
The term “monkey island” refers to a place at the most accessible height on a ship. Technically, it is a deck located directly above the navigating bridge. Find out more inside the article.
Lighthouses are essential structures that aid in maritime navigation. The basic construction usually comprises a tower projecting a sharp beam of light or periodic flashes to guide merchant ships, sailors or mariners to their destination. Mentioned in this article are the ten tallest lighthouses in the world.
Voyage Management System is essentially a digital capability that integrates hardware and software solutions into a common platform for controlling and optimising vessel transport, applicable to multiple vessels in a fleet.
The Strait of Dover is the busiest shipping route in the world. A narrow strait spanning a width of only about 20 miles, it is one of the significant maritime routes in the world.
Thrust can be defined as the propulsive force that drives the vessel through the water against the resistive forces, mostly hydrodynamic. Find out more in the article inside.
Pivot Point is a point of rotation of a vessel. It is a hydrodynamic parameter or a ‘fixed’ point. However, the fixity is only relevant for a particular scenario, and the location of this point may change for a different speed-motion scenario.
Handheld portable marine GPS devices are used by sailors around the world. In this article, we have mentioned top five best selling portable GPS navigators in the market today.
Load line is a special marking positioned amidships which depicts the draft of the vessel and the maximum permitted limit in distinct types of waters to which the ship can be loaded. Get a general overview of ship load lines inside the article.
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