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All About Marine Sextant A Marine sextant is an instrument for measuring the angular distance between two visible objects, primarily used for measuring the angular distance between an astronomical object and the horizon in astronavigation. It is a complex system of mirrors that enhances the navigator’s ability to make measurements.  The use of mirrors permits…

If you drive a car or even ride a bicycle, you might be well aware of the necessity of lighting systems (though in the second case the word ‘system’ doesn’t quite apply) for the safety of you and the people around you. The thing applies just as well for ships. But since they are much…

What is Graduate Marine Engineering (GME)? Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) course is one of the best ways to become a marine engineer in India. A mechanical engineer can pursue a 1-year course of GME and become a marine engineer. GME is offered by around 20 institutes in India and it has become a course of…

What is an Oil Spill? The accidental disposal of oil into the water of oceans and seas due to careless handling or human error is called an oil spill. Oil spills cause widespread destruction of the aquatic ecosystem as well as huge economic loss. The indispensability of oil in our day-to-day lives is unquestionable. The…

What is Marine Biology? Marine biology is a branch of science that deals with the study of marine life and the organisms found in the sea. It can also include the study of the ocean itself as well as human relations with the marine world. It is a very broad field and requires a lot…

Exxon Valdez oil spill was one of the worst accidents involving ocean oil spill. Today, we will uncover the true story behind it. The indispensability of oil in our day-to-day lives is unquestionable. The number of industries that are heavily reliant on oil as their source of fuel is vast. But what comes as a…

Studying marine life is a huge part of science. Since every branch of science has its terms, so does marine science. Also, just like we use different terms to refer to different situations in aircraft, there are also several different terms used for applying to situations and using as common names during a voyage. These…

Humans have always strived to build the biggest, largest and fastest ships. So, today we will be telling you about the largest container ships in the world. Container ships are cargo ships that are exclusively used for the carriage of truck-size intermodal containers. The capacity of a container ship is expressed in TEU that is…

Quick Suez Canal Facts Panama Canal, Volga-Don Canal, the Corinth Canal, the Grand Canal, and the Suez Canal happen to be the most famous man-made canals in the world. They are responsible for carrying out the majority of marine transportation in the most economically efficient way possible. Suez Canal has a special place in History…

Vibration in ships not only causes structural fatigue but also ruins the experience of the passengers as well as the crew due to discomfort. As a result, many of the ships are discarded if they cause too much vibration. It is because vibration in ships may indicate that there is something wrong with the functioning…