The marine shipping industry is very vast and fast-changing. With so much news and developments, it is very necessary that for seafarers have an online space like maritime forums or discussion boards to get their queries answered, issues solved, or discuss the industry. The problems have increased due to the Covid situation all over the…
The Magdeburg Water Bridge in Germany is the longest navigable aqueduct that connects the Elbe-Havel Canal to the Mittelland Canal, crossing over the Elbe River. What comes to your mind first when we say a bridge? Right, the first thing that comes to our mind is that a Bridge is a structure that acts as…
St. Lawrence Seaway is a full-fledged waterway system that includes locks, channels, and canals that connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. Its length is 2,342-miles or 3,768-kilometer and is a major trade shipping route for both Canada and the USA. It came into use in 1959. There is a long history related to…
The Java Sea is located between the islands of Indonesia. It is a shallow and extensive sea on the Sunda shelf. Java sea has a long history and its geographical importance is well known because of the Battle of the Java Sea. Interesting Facts About Java Sea There are some fascinating facts about the Java…
What is Capsizing? Capsizing is a condition where the ship or the vessel turns to its one side or completely turns upside down in the water. Sometimes they can reverse to their original position, but most of the time ships either sink or have heavy damage. This is a dangerous situation for ship sailors, crew,…
What is a Gangway? A Gangway is a passage that is used to make a way between the dock and the ship. It is a ladder or ramp type of thing which helps in giving easy access to the ship. It is used by passengers to get in and off of the ships. It is…
Here are some of the fascinating stories and facts about the Straits of Gibraltar which is one of the world’s busiest shipping routes and as such has been of great geopolitical importance. Located at the southern tip of the Iberian peninsula, Gibraltar is a British overseas territory. The strait witnesses a lot of illegal migration…
The Indian Ocean is among the three major oceans of the world. It is the 3rd largest ocean on the planet after the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the youngest ocean among the top three oceans of the world. There are many unique facts about the ocean. It has many aspects…
Before we reveal the list of the top shipbuilding companies in the world, let’s learn how we evaluated the companies. The shipbuilding industry has become an important factor in the global economy and its use in transportation has gained significance in the last decade. The largest shipping market in recent times is the Asia- Pacific…
China is called “The World’s Factory”. It is the biggest manufacturing country and hence, one of the biggest exporters. No wonder, there a number of major ports in China which help the country ship its wares to all the parts of the world. China has 14,000kms of coastline and hence the shipping and trade industry…
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