Oil spill is the release of oil into the environment. Spilling of crude oil or any oil distilled product ( like gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuels,...
Emergencies are not uncommon in the marine world, especially during a voyage. It is even more difficult to transport oil as oil tankers may be vulnerable...
A maritime crime is defined as any criminal activity carried out at sea. These criminal activities can be directed at vessels, could violate international laws or...
A lightship or a light vessel is a ship that can also operate as a lighthouse. These types of ships are used in waters that are...
Speaking of endangered ocean species, the earth is now in the midst of its sixth mass extinction of plants and animals — the sixth wave of...
It may come as a surprise to many people that India has a rich history of shipbuilding and Indians were quite accomplished seafarers. This obviously means...
Every single day, numerous ships arrive at numerous ports all over the world. Usually, they come after traveling long distances for several days or weeks and...
Before the invention of airplanes, steamships were the only mode of transport over wide regions across the world. Due to this reason, steamships were the pinnacle...
Any kind of machine, be it a machine in a factory or a simple refrigerator or microwave oven at home, requires proper maintenance and in case...
UNCLOS stands for the United Nations Convention for the Law of the Sea. It is also known as the Law of the Sea Treaty or the...
