Reasons to Join the Navy: Why You Should Consider a Job in the Navy
With so many maritime jobs out there it can be a daunting task to choose the right one. Joining the navy, not only gives you the chance to spend your …
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Life at Sea
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Ship Disasters caused by Rogue Waves
You may have heard of ship disasters that were caused by rogue waves. But did you know that you can also encounter them while you are on dry land?
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Marine Navigation and the use of Navtex
Mandated to be carried on many oceangoing ships, the Navigational Telex (Navtex) has revolutionised the way certain navigational information is …
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What Are Rogue Waves
Sailors of yore have told tales of the appearances of monster waves spanning heights of 80 to 100 feet or more. Once thought to be a myth, they been …
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Buoys and channel markers - IALA buoyage system A and B
Each buoy a mariner sees gives information. Sometimes it marks a channel- a safe ‘road’ for him or her to use. Sometimes it indicates a danger like a …
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Laws in Place to Prevent & Clean Up Oil Spills: Marine Safety & Responsibility
Oil Spills can have devastating consequences on the environment. For this reason environmental agencies have certain laws and stipulations regarding …
Continue Readingmaritime law relating to oil spill emergency on ships
Do you know how much oil can a ship discharge in sea water? and where? If not just read this this article where we will learn about the different ways …
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Why Do Oil Spills Occur?
This article deals with the issue of oil spillage on ship and its consequences from both environmental and legal perspectives. Marine oil pollution …
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Marine Navigation: Nautical Terms explained in simple terms
Ever wondered what the words sailors use mean? Every profession has its own jargon; once understood, it is quite easy to remember. Read on to know …
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Life of a Marine Engineer
The article describes the life of a junior marine engineer and the various tasks he has to perform on board. This article has not been written with …
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