The past few years have witnessed a steady growth in international trade and with that, the demand for marine engineers has increased manifold. This is no surprise considering the fact that shipping is the cheapest and easiest mode of transportation globally. Thus, marine engineering as a career is well sought after throughout the world. Fortunately,…
The sea has its own share of superstitions that have left an indelible impression on sailors and people who lead their lives close to the sea for centuries. One such enduring myth has been the legend of the Flying Dutchman. It would be quite easy to pass off these stories as imaginary tales by drunken…
Piracy and pirates plague the seas and threaten global trade and commerce. Cargo ships are particularly vulnerable to pirates as they are slow, travel in remote parts of the oceans, and are not armed adequately most of the time. Somalian pirates are particularly infamous for being brutal and aggressive towards the crew. Thus, in order…
With the internet, communication, and GPS satellites no part of the world has been left untouched. We can get real-time information whenever and wherever we want it. Thus, the process of tracking ships has also become very easy and accurate as there are several ship tracking websites that allow you to do just that. Most…
If you are a motorhead, then the name Corvette should mean the iconic vehicle in Chevrolet’s sports car lineup – a superfast car that has been a popular name on the race tracks. It is also commonly known as the Vette. But for marine enthusiasts, Corvette is the name given to the smallest class of…
The shipping of oil, petroleum, and other chemicals forms a large portion of the marine shipping industry. With more and more amount of oil getting transported over oceans and seas day after day, the number of oil spill incidents has risen simultaneously. Oil spills can be very harmful to the marine environment. That’s why the…
The maritime industry is a big employer. No wonder, every year thousands of aspirants try their luck to a career in the marine industry. The best way to enter this field is to get relevant educational qualifications and training. If you’re from the US, then this list of the best maritime colleges in the United…
Humans are always fascinated by the biggest and the fastest. Ships which are some of the most mammoth structures made by us provide us plenty of opportunities to be awed. Have you wondered how these giants on the sea move? Propeller is the answer. And to move the biggest ships in the world, we need…
Every day, hundreds of thousands of ship containers are shipped worldwide through cargo ships, road transport, and other means of transport. Have you ever wondered how is ship container tracking done? How is this complex process managed so seamlessly across the world with minimal losses? So let’s get down to understand this modern-day marvel. Ships…
The Sea Serpent Mystery has been one of the most enduring mysteries in human history. Nobody knows fully what the deep waters of the sea hide from us. Places of which people have lesser knowledge create bigger myths. Folklores of horrifying sea monsters living in the unexplored depths of oceans are very common. These monsters…