Marine Guide

What Is An Inert Gas System? Inert Gas System (IGS) on a ship refers to a system deployed for the prevention of an explosion in the cargo tanks of a tanker. In this integrated system, while pumping out the liquid inflammable cargo, an inert gas (sometimes by flue gas from ship boilers) is also pumped…

An Icebreaker ship is designed and built to enable seafarers to sail through ice-covered waters, by breaking the huge ice blocks into smaller pieces and creating a clear passage through the frozen seas mainly in the Arctic seas. What is an Icebreaker Ship? Before we get to know how it works, we first need to…

Why is Bermuda Triangle so Famous? The Bermuda Triangle is considered one of the most mysterious places on this planet owing to the reports of several planes and ships disappearing in this region. It is located in the west part of the North Atlantic Ocean. The nearby places are regions of high naval traffic. They…

What Is Great Blue Hole Of Belize? The oceans surprise us with the wonders of natural creation like water spouts, probably more than anything else. One such phenomenon is the Great Blue Hole of Belize. Located off the coast of Belize, on the eastern coast of Central America, it is the habitat of some marine…

What are Ship Prefixes? Ever wondered what does SS stands for on ships? Or what does USS  stands for? Every single ship in the world has a name. It could be named after a country, a company, or even a famous personality. However, no matter the name of the ship, every ship much include certain…

The ocean is full of mysteries and stories.  These stories have been experienced, created, and propagated by seafarers since time immemorial. One such mystery that has befuddled the world is the mystery of the Devil’s Sea or also known as the Dragon’s Triangle. We have heard numerous stories of lost cities (Atlantis), vanishing ships, mythological…

We will discuss a very important part of a ship or a boat – Bow. Ships and boats face immense resistance on the water for the simple fact that compared to air, water produces more drag when moved through. Hence the ships need to be designed in such a manner that the resistance is kept…

All About Marine Sextant A Marine sextant is an instrument for measuring the angular distance between two visible objects, primarily used for measuring the angular distance between an astronomical object and the horizon in astronavigation. It is a complex system of mirrors that enhances the navigator’s ability to make measurements.  The use of mirrors permits…

If you drive a car or even ride a bicycle, you might be well aware of the necessity of lighting systems (though in the second case the word ‘system’ doesn’t quite apply) for the safety of you and the people around you. The thing applies just as well for ships. But since they are much…

What is Graduate Marine Engineering (GME)? Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) course is one of the best ways to become a marine engineer in India. A mechanical engineer can pursue a 1-year course of GME and become a marine engineer. GME is offered by around 20 institutes in India and it has become a course of…