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Maritime shipping routes are central to international trade. According to the IMO, around 90% of world trade relies on maritime transport. A total of 4,444 natural and man-made routes make important contributions to the cargo industry, but some routes are busier and more important than others because they enable busiest sea trade routes. The world’s […]
Navigating a ship on the open sea is a complex task in which the environment is strongly influenced by wind and ocean currents. Understanding the complex effects of wind and currents on vessel maneuvering is critical for mariners who want to ensure the safety and precision of their vessels. Let’s start by taking a closer
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Navigating the vast open ocean is a complex task that requires a deep understanding of maritime tools and navigational aids. Among these tools, Cardinal marks directions are important guideposts and provide important information about the safest areas to navigate. This in-depth study delves into the concept of the Four Cardinal marks, revealing the complexity of
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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