Maritime Jobs and the life sketch of a junior trainee engineer on board ship
In the previous article we saw the various tasks a junior engineer has to perform and also how the work on board is different from what he did in his …
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Life at Sea
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Ocean Tides: Why They Occur & How Tides Affect Marine Navigation & Travel
Marine navigation often requires precise calculation of tide and water levels when entering or leaving port. Sometimes big ships have very little …
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The Marine Chronometer and its use on board ships
Christopher Columbus was so lost without a marine chronometer that he landed up in America looking for India. One of the big reasons for this was …
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1920 Death on the High Seas Act (Amended) Description, How to Make a Claim, and Limits of Payable Damages
This article looks at impacts and laws surrounding death on the high seas. Death provides many challenges, but when death occurs at sea, the …
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Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims - 1976
Maritime claims have long plagued both plaintiffs and defendants, especially on issues surrounding the limitation of liability. This article provides …
Continue Readinginternational convention on safety of life at sea
The ocean prevents many dangers that ultimately can result in death. The international community knowing of the dangers surrounding the ocean has long …
Continue ReadingMaritime Jobs - A Week in the Life as a Senior Maritime Engineer
The engine room is not a room in the typical sense of the word but literally a multistoreyed building even in a normal sized ship. Just learn what a …
Continue Readingmaritime jobs and careers - life of a maritime lawyer
Many people consider a career in law, but for many, the decision of what area of law to practice can be daunting. While many look to practice in the …
Continue ReadingMaritime jobs and life of marine engineers
Have you ever wondered what life is like for an Engineering Officer. For those considering a career as an Engineering Officer at sea this article will …
Continue ReadingMaritime Piracy - the Legal Perspective
Maritime Piracy remains a major threat to commercial maritime activities and places a burden upon international resources. The international response …
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