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Mexico is located in the southern part of the North American continent. And also, is the world’s 10th most populous country. It is a developing country, classified as an upper-middle-income country by the World Bank. And is alsothe second-largest economy in Latin America. It has a diverse cultural heritage and many UNESCO World Heritage sites. […]
When studying various geographical features and formations. We often come across terms that are sometimes used interchangeably but are distinct from each other. Two such terms are gulf vs bay, both of which are connected to a larger body of water. And are partially surrounded or surrounded by land. Knowing the difference between the two
Most propellers used on marine vessels are fixed-pitch propellers (FPP). What does the term propeller mean? Let’s understand this from a beginner’s perspective. If you look at a controllable pitch propeller, you will also notice that the propeller blades rotate along the length of the propeller hub. This rotation of the blades causes the propeller
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Merchant Navy Day is a momentous occasion to express gratitude and recognise the seafarers’ hard work, dedication and persistence because of whom the world maritime trade continues to prosper and grow. But before we delve deeper into which day the merchant navy celebrated, let’s understand what the merchant navy is and why it is so
Invasive aquatic species in ships’ ballast water is one of the biggest problems facing the shipping industry. These aquatic species pose a major threat to marine ecosystems, leading to an alarming increase in biological invasions. Based on the IMO’s “International Convention for the Management. And also Treatment of Ships’ Ballast Water and also Sediments”, the
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The cargo industry is worth an trillions of dollars. A wide variety of goods are transported around the world, from shipping fresh produce to aircraft parts. The global shipping industry relies on hundreds of vessels that ply the world’s oceans. They range from small fishing boats and speedboats to giant monsters such as heavy lift
The trim and stability of a ship measures its uprightness, i.e., how the ship stays on the water level. In a broader sense, this uprightness can be seen from two perspectives. And the trim and stability of a ship can be described in two ways: i) Longitudinal stability ii) Transverse stability. Transverse Stability Transverse trim
Piston rings are manufactured and classified according to their function and usage. The main purpose of a piston ring is to seal the chamber (where the piston travels). This is the combustion chamber in a two-stroke or four-stroke engine. Marine engines have a three or more types of rings around the circumference of the piston.
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The types of fire extinguisher in ship depends on the type of fire on board and the substance used as fuel. As fires are classified based on the type of fuel they are fired by, so are the extinguishers. Ships fire extinguishing systems and types of extinguishers can be classified into three categories: This article
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A path is a fundamental structure that serves numerous purposes over different settings, basically encouraging development and getting to. In maritime settings, a path could be a mobile bridge or incline that permits individuals to board or land from a transport, giving a secure and also helpful passage between the vessel and also the dock.
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