Cargo Engineer is in-charge of operation & maintenance of all deck and cargo-related machinery while liaising with the Chief Officer during loading, discharging, conditioning of cargo, change operation. A cargo engineer is also responsible for the maintenance, operation of the cargo plant, and maintains an inventory of all parts of the cargo compressor. He has…
A Subsea Engineer is primarily responsible for the design and installation of equipment and structures below the surface of the sea to extract crude oil and natural gas from the wells. Subsea engineering is a crucial and challenging field of engineering which deals with the technical aspects of the offshore petroleum industry. A subsea engineer’s…
Job recruitment scams are very common across the world in all industries. Due to high-paying jobs, the marine industry is especially plagued by this menace. Conmen and fake companies leave no stone unturned to rob unsuspecting job aspirants of their money by using different types of marine recruitment scams. These marine job scams are specifically…
Life on a merchant ship is not easy. A seafarer has to contend with long hours of work, harsh weather conditions, loneliness, and dangerous assignments. All this can take a toll on your body and mind. One way to keep up a sailor’s morale is good and plentiful food. So in this article, we are…
A naval architect is a highly skilled engineer who designs, constructs, and maintains different sorts of marine vessels. These include merchant ships like oil or gas tankers, cargo ships, ferries, cruise ships, etc. Apart from this, naval architects also look after manufacturing and designing or even repairing ships, yachts, powerboats, steamers, tugs, fishing boats, Warships…
Both Ocean engineering and Naval architecture are two highly sought after qualifications in the maritime industry. They share a lot of commonalities but still vary a lot when it comes to course content, jobs, and practical applications. Before we understand Ocean Engineering vs. Naval Architecture, let us first get to know these two engineering courses….
An underwater welding school sounds strange, doesn’t it? But such schools do exist and for a very important reason. What Are Underwater Welding Schools? Underwater welding schools train and teach the candidates to become proficient underwater welders. A qualification from a good welding school will help you gain the apt necessary and prerequisite skills so…
Who Is A Gas Engineer? A gas engineer, also known as a petroleum engineer, is involved in the exploration, extraction, and distribution of oil and natural gas. A gas engineer is deeply involved in locating crude oil and natural gas reservoirs and determines if the extraction would be a beneficial exercise or not. Once the…
Marine careers are often plagued by misconceptions and myths. Merchant navy myths are especially widespread and prevalent. Because of this misinformation, many youngsters get disappointed after joining this merchant navy and quit it. For those in the industry, it is very important to dispel such negative views. The reasons for such disappointments are fake promises…
Who Is A Marine Consultant? A Marine consultant is a professional working in the maritime industry who offers his expertise and advice in various aspects such as planning and design of nautical facilities such as ports, shipyards, and terminals or devising optimized trade routes or solutions to various problems/issues of the companies or individuals in…