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Loadline Marks were among the first safety features introduced in the shipping industry. When they were introduced, ships suffered heavy losses due to overloading. Lord Plimsoll, a Member of Parliament, fought for the introduction of loadline marks, hence the term “Plimsoll Disc.” The safety of the ship is paramount, and you must put all your […]
List of Best Submarine Movies of All Time Submarines are essentially the movie set of thrillers: dim red lights on the bridge, reflective surfaces dripping with water. Above all, submarines are claustrophobic traps that will ratchet up the tension when things inevitably go wrong. It’s hard to imagine piloting a ship underwater without windows. The
Bosporus Strait in Istanbul – What is the Total Length? Turkey, a transcontinental country stretching from Asia to Europe, is not a continuous landmass. Instead, it is divided into Asian Turkey and European Turkey by the Turkish Straits. The Turkish Straits are an important waterway between Europe and Asia. Two straits, the Bosporus and the
Bulk carriers are ships that carry bulk or bulk raw cargo, such as grain, ore, coal, cement, etc., in their cargo holds. These commodities are used to manufacture basic products used in our daily lives. Major bulk cargoes include iron ore for steelmaking, coal to meet energy needs in most parts of the world, and
Top 5 Most Important Ports in Canada Canada is one of the leading destinations for both air and seaborne trade. Stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, this North American country has three territories and ten provinces. It even reaches as far north as the Arctic Ocean. Since it is adjacent to multiple seashores, it
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The Amoco Cadiz oil spill is considered one of the worst marine disasters in human history. The tanker ran aground, spilling more than 220,000 tons of oil, polluting more than 300 kilometres of the European coastline, and causing the largest loss of marine life. But how did the Amoco Cadiz accident happen, and what were
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15 Essential Bridge Equipment On A Merchant Ship The control and navigation of the ship is carried out on the bridge. Therefore, various equipment is located on the bridge of a merchant ship for the safety of the ship and crew and record keeping. Here is a detailed description of bridge equipment and its uses.
Where is Suez Canal? The Suez Canal is the world’s longest canal without locks, connecting the Mediterranean and the Red Sea via the Isthmus of Suez. Various European factions had considered building a canal in the area since at least the 15th century. The French conducted the first modern survey of the isthmus during their
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The vast maritime industry has many intricately intertwined roles and responsibilities to ensure smooth operations. Among these roles, an extremely important yet often underestimated one is that of the Bosun. Derived from the word ‘Bosun’ used in the 15th century, the role of the Bosun has undergone various transformations but has retained its basic essence.
What Is ECDIS & Its Functions? At the turn of the twentieth century, ships still relied on paper charts, just as they had for hundreds of years. At the time, sailors could not imagine this fundamental tradition would change. Less than 20 years later, every important voyage was equipped with an Electronic Chart Display and
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