Various Ships

What are Tug Boats?

By KaranC | In: Types of Ships | Last Updated on November 8, 2019

Tug Boats are small but powerful ships which are used to pull or push other large ships for maneuvering or salvage purpose

Challenges of Shipping Jobs

By Mohit | In: Life At Sea | Last Updated on October 13, 2019

People working on board ships face a variety of challenges and hardships. Learn about various difficulties and issues faced by those doing shipping jobs.

What is International Maritime Organization (IMO)?

By Raunek | In: Maritime Law | Last Updated on October 13, 2019

International Maritime Organization or IMO is an international governing body of the maritime industry.

What are Cargo Ships?

By Hiteshk | In: Types of Ships | Last Updated on October 9, 2019

Cargo ships are seagoing vessels that are used to transport goods. Cargo ships generally carry cargo in containers or cargo holds. Know more inside

What are Gas Carrier Ships?

By KaranC | In: Types of Ships | Last Updated on October 11, 2019

Gas carriers are special types of ships with pressurized compartments to store different types of gases under pressure and controlled temperature.

What is an Oil Spill at Sea?

By Mohit | In: Marine Environment | Last Updated on October 5, 2019

Oil spill is discharge of oil into the sea by the ship due to the accidents caused by human error or natural calamity.

What is a Cruise Ship?

By MI News Network | In: Types of Ships | Last Updated on October 9, 2019

A cruise ship is a luxury vessel that is used to take passengers on a pleasure voyage in a journey that is as much a part of the experience as the various destinations on the way.

What is a Cable Laying Ship?

By Aditib | In: Types of Ships | Last Updated on October 13, 2019

A cable laying ship is a type of sea going vessel which is used to lay cables on ocean floors. Find out more about cable laying ship inside the article.

What is Dredging?

By Anish | In: Guidelines | Last Updated on February 5, 2020

Dredging is the process of removing silt from the floor of any ocean body in order to make the waters easily accessible for ships and other types of vessels.