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 of human ingenuity and engineering for a long time. The...
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 of malfunctioning, repairing. When something is malfunctioning we generally call...
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 Law of the Sea Convention. It is an international agreement...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you are a motorhead, then the name Corvette should mean the iconic vehicle in Chevrolet’s sports car line up – a superfast car that has been a popular name on the race tracks. It is...
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...
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...