Merchant Marine: Alternatives to Ishihara Vision Test?
Many applicants have difficulty with one or more plates in the Ishihara sets. Some claim that the tests are not realistic and the real issue is …
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How Few Ship's Personnel will the Carriers Get Away With?
Crewing levels on our Merchant Marine vessels are in some cases at a bare minimum to operate the ships, leading to the officers and crew working …
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List of the World’s Best Colleges for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
The colleges for naval architecture and marine engineering, well, there are many across the globe. But, which of them are most sought after? I have a …
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Online and Correspondence Courses for Boat & Yacht Design
The article describes the available correspondence and online education options for boat and yacht design.
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Too Old to become a Merchant Marine?
Opportunities exist in the Merchant Marine as a second or third career for the mature person. However there are some age restrictions, and a strict …
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The Captain's Mast: Its History and Modern Meaning
The “Captain’s Mast” is a disciplinary event hailing from the age of sail where a ship’s captain and other officers publicly …
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Ocean Pollution Effect on Marine Life and Shipping
Sea pollution comes in numerous forms, from collision and grounding of ships around the coast, oil and gas installation leaks, to dumping raw sewage …
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How to Write a Hazmat Procedure
Hazmats are hazardous materials or dangerous goods that come under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Act and under OSHA. A Hazmat procedure …
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Why is the Speed of Sound Faster in Seawater than Air?
An article about the speed of sound in seawater. The article shows how to calculate sound velocity in seawater according to several variables. It …
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Maritime Security - Requirements for Vessel Security Officer
Learn about the need for the Vessel Security Officer (VSO), Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO), Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) and the levels …
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