Israel or the State of Israel is a West Asian country bordered by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Palestinian Territories, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Red Sea. Considered one of the most advanced countries in West Asia and the Middle East, Israel’s major economic sectors include high-technology and industrial manufacturing. Despite being a geopolitically insecure country,…

The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria is a North African country that enjoys a special geographic position in the Mediterranean Sea. The tenth-largest country in the world, Algeria has a coastline of 1,280 km with 35 fishing ports, 8 general cargo ports, 3 mixed ports, and 2 energy ports. The Ports in Algeria act as…

Porthole window is a small, often circular or oval-shaped window found on ships and boats. These windows are designed to serve specific functions that are crucial to maritime operations. Porthole windows in ships and other water vessels are one of the most recognizable and striking features. Porthole windows are installed primarily to facilitate natural lighting…

Anti-seizure compounds prevent seizure of metals parts in ships and vessels due to marine growth, corrosion, and caustic environment on ship hulls. Common Anti-Seizure Compositions in Maritime Applications Anti-seizure compounds, also known as antifouling coatings, play a vital role in preventing marine fouling or growth on ship hulls. 1) Copper-Based Compounds Coatings based on Copper-Based…

Outer Port limit (OPL) is the limit of a port’s jurisdiction or control in a harbor or coastal area. Ports often have defined areas within which they exercise authority and provide services to ships entering or departing the port. The outer port limit could mark the boundary beyond which ships are considered to be in…

Odyssey of the Seas is the second Quantum Ultra-class cruise ship and the last of the class owned by Royal Caribbean International. It is the 2nd newest ship out of the Royal Caribbean fleet. Pics courtesy: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/ Odyssey of the Seas Deck Plan Deck 3 Deck 4 Deck 5 Deck 6 Deck 7 Deck 8…

Mariner of the Seas is one of five Voyager-class cruise ships of Royal Caribbean International. Mariner of the Seas is a second generation Voyager-class vessel. It can accommodate 4,252 passengers. Pics courtesy: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/ Mariner of the Seas Deck Plan Deck 2 Deck 3 Deck 4 Deck 5 Deck 6 Deck 7 Deck 8 Deck 9…

In 2022, the world saw another engineering marvel – Wonder of the Seas – Royal Caribbean International’s flagship. The cruise is a triumph of maritime engineering and luxury. Constructed at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, this vessel represents the pinnacle of cruise ship innovation. Pics courtesy: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/ Wonder of the Seas Features…

Liberty of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International Freedom-class cruise ship which made its inaugural voyage in May 2007. Liberty of the Seas is the second ship in the Freedom-class fleet, with Independence of the Seas joining in April 2008. Here are Liberty of the Seas Deck Plan Pics courtesy: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/ Liberty of the…

A Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) is a pressure-activated mechanism. It is designed to automatically deploy a life raft under certain pressure. In case a vessel sinks, the HRU will activate and release the life raft at a depth between 1,5 and 4 meters. The pressure of the water against a diaphragm within the sealed casing…