Ship Design and types of propellers used in ships
We all know the use of a propeller in a ship but how would we find out what kind of propeller is suited for a particular type of ship. This article …
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In ancient ship building materials: What materials have been used in history of ship building ?
Wars are usually destructive but might have a silver lining in their cloud. This article describes and lists down the factors that lead to the …
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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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Deep sea facts - How does echo sounder measure depth?
If you are peacefully enjoying your holidays on a cruise liner (or sailing on any other ship for that matter), the last thing you would want is to …
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Components of Marine Diesel Engines – Cylinder Liner
The cylinder liner of a small automobile might not look much different from a tumbler in which you drink water, but when it comes to ships, the …
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Electrical Equipments on Board Ships – The Electromagnetic Log
Its a very thrilling experience to sit inside your car and see the speedometer zoom from 0 to infinity (wishful thinking) but what are the options for …
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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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