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Navigation is a complex and complex art, especially at sea, where sailors and sailors rely on a variety of tools to guide their ships. An important factor in navigation is the Earth’s magnetic field, which affects the behavior of the compass needle. Isogonic line, a term familiar to navigators, play an important role in understanding […]
Step 1: Preparing for Docking Understanding the Ship and Its Surroundings FOR Mooring operations. Before beginning docking operations, it is of utmost importance to fully understand the ship and its surroundings. Ship Characteristics Consider the size and draft of the ship to determine the appropriate anchor configuration and equipment. Understand your vessel’s propulsion system to
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Disrupting just one of the world’s eight major Maritime Chokepoints could have a devastating impact on global food security and put millions of people at risk. This was the main warning from researchers at Chatham House, the Royal Institute of the International Affairs, who used heat maps based on the Automatic Identification System for Ships
You can’t miss the rising tensions between India and China over Chinese ships entering Maldivian waters. This escalating maritime dispute raises critical questions about the strategic interests of the major powers in the Indian Ocean region. The Maldives holds immense geostrategic significance, given its location along vital sea lanes in the Indian Ocean. While India
The tremendous region of the open ocean, with its extreme weather conditions and effective storms, poses a noteworthy challenge for those exploring its waters. Among the numerous vessels that courageous these conditions, oil tankers stand out as they transport one of the world’s most important and basic commodities. In this web journal, we dive into
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The marine sextant is an important navigational instrument that sailors and explorers have used throughout history to degree the point between two firmament bodies, commonly the sun and a star. It has been used for centuries at sea to determine latitude and longitude accurately. Using this equipment requires knowledge of mathematics, astronomy, physics, trigonometry, and
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Yesterday, approximately 800 councilors raised the Merchant Navy flag, or ‘Red Duster,’ to commemorate Merchant Marine Day. Since 2000, Merchant Navy Day has celebrated the brave men and women who kept our ‘island’ alive during both world wars, as well as today’s merchant seafarers, who are responsible for 95% of Britain’s imports. It is a
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Comprised of merchant ships and their crews, merchant ships played a vital role in facilitating global trade and commerce. Merchant shipping economics has a significant impact on many aspects of international trade. Here are some key points that highlight the economic importance of the Merchant Navy. World Trade And Transportation: Merchant Navy ships are responsible
After spending months at sea, sailing across vast oceans on an enormous oil tanker. The endless horizon and shimmering waves are your only companions. It’s Incredible sights – pods of dolphins dancing, whales breaching, the magical glow of the northern lights. Yet the solitude weighs on you. Months from family and friends, you yearn for
First, compasses were used for navigation by early explorers. Then, the binnacle was developed to house the compass and provide protection from the elements. Furthermore, they have both been essential tools for sailors and navigators throughout history. In addition, their importance in maritime navigation cannot be overstated. They changed the way sailors travelled the world.
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