Marine Guide

The TI class supertankers is a class of the four largest ships in the world by displacement, gross tonnage, and deadweight tonnage. They are owned by Tankers International L.L.C. The TI in the name stands for the same (Tankers International). These were the first ultra-large crude carriers built in nearly the past three decades. They…

Modern-day ships are equipped with several modern equipment and safety measures to ensure a smooth and successful voyage. These new techniques have emerged and evolved from years and years of study, research and experimenting. One such system is the Automatic Identification System or AIS. This article discusses the meaning of this term, the purpose and…

Ships have been a part of human history since time immemorial. Over the centuries, humans have managed to design different types of ships for serving different purposes such as transport, rescue, fishing, leisure, etc. Even today, ships are an indispensable part of human life. Thousands of ships set sail every day and several are under…

An oil spill is the release of oil into the environment. Spilling of crude oil or any oil distilled product ( like gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuels, Stoddard solvent, hydraulic oils, lubricating oils) pollute the surface of the land, air, and  water environment An oil spill is a kind of environmental pollution. Oil spill affects marine…

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 to challenges like leakage, fire emergencies, or threats from pirates. Each and every person involved in the operation of a ship is trained to act in an emergency situation….

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 coastal state’s sovereignty, or simply be the use of sea vessels for illegal activities. Maritime crimes are a major setback for the marine industry as almost 80% of the…

What is a Lightship? 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 too deep and where lighthouses cannot be constructed. Lightships play an important role in assisting other ships to navigate through waters. A lighthouse is a…

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 extinctions in the past half-billion years. The situation is almost as bad as that 65 million years ago when the dinosaurs became extinct. Despite the fact that extinction is…

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 that India also had many seaports in the past. Here is the list of ancient seaports of India. All of these ports were a hub of trade and commerce…

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 creation of the first ship can be traced back to as early as 3000 BC where Egyptians affixed the…