Marine Guide

What Is the Strait Of Magellan? The Strait of Magellan is a navigable sea route lying in southern Chile which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is named after Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer who laid the foundation for the Spanish expedition. However, it is believed that Magellan’s original name for the strait was…

Baltic mooring is a method of mooring done when there are strong onshore winds in which the vessel is berthed alongside (lengthwise) a quay using the ship’s anchor and onboard cables to secure it safely and reduce the impact. In Ancient times, the size of vessels along with the transportation of goods was limited. The…

Intermodal Container Intermodal containers (also shipping containers or ISO containers) are huge standardized shipping containers that are specifically designed for intermodal freight transport. These containers can be used in many different modes of transport like ships, rails, or trucks without needing to load or unload the goods that they are carrying. Cargo transport operations are…

A Ship canal is a canal that is deep and wide enough to allow ships intended for the ocean, seas, and lakes to travel along with it. By connecting seas, rivers, or lakes, a canal provides a shorter and safer route to seafaring vessels.  Shipping canals have revolutionized maritime trade and have become an important…

What Is A Houseboat? A houseboat as the name suggests is a boat that is constructed or modified to be used as a home. They are a result of a unique combination of housing and boating and are used for residential or recreational purposes. They are used as an alternate residency in many parts of…

What Are Bulk Carriers? Bulk carriers, as the name suggests, are the kinds of ships that are used to transport bulk cargoes over large distances. They are also called as bulk freighters or bulkers. They are merchant ships and usually contain cargo such as coal, cement, ore, grains, sugar, or any other material which is…

What Is  A Cruise Ship? A cruise ship is a luxurious passenger ship used for recreational and pleasure voyages and has all the amenities, entertainment options, activities, and attractions present only for the purpose of enhancing the passenger’s experience. A cruise ship usually takes a round trip of a particular route that is assigned to…

What Is  A Vessel Monitoring System? A Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) is defined as a communication system used to monitor, control, and survey fishing activities, usually commercial. It is employed in almost every fishing vessel in the world today. This article discusses the importance of the vessel monitoring system as an easy and reliable way…

In this article, we will be discussing various ship launching methods used by shipbuilders. Ship launching is a moment of great anticipation, excitement, nervousness, and elation. It is perhaps the most crucial aspect and nail-biting part of the entire shipbuilding process. The construction of the ship is a very elaborate affair, sailing in a ship…

Marine compass apps have now become ubiquitous in the maritime industry. Traditionally, a marine compass was used in all ships and it still is.  A marine compass is perhaps the most basic yet the most important navigation device used on ships. A marine compass is similar in working to a compass. It is a dome-shaped…