Every day, hundreds of thousands of ship containers are shipped worldwide through cargo ships, road transport, and other means of transport. Have you ever wondered how is ship container tracking done? How is this complex process managed so seamlessly across the world with minimal losses? So let’s get down to understand this modern-day marvel. Ships…
The Sea Serpent Mystery has been one of the most enduring mysteries in human history. Nobody knows fully what the deep waters of the sea hide from us. Places of which people have lesser knowledge create bigger myths. Folklores of horrifying sea monsters living in the unexplored depths of oceans are very common. These monsters…
The mid-ocean ridge is a continuous range of mainly undersea volcanic mountains that encircles the globe. The mid-ocean ridge has the distinction of being the mountain range that covers the largest area. Facts about the Mid-Ocean Ridge You can visualize the mid-ocean ridge as a baseball seam wrapping the Earth for more than 65,000 Km….
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 Unsolved Mystery Of Devil’s Sea [Dragon’s Triangle]](https://www.maritimemanual.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/devils-sea-dragons-triangle.jpg "The Unsolved Mystery Of Devil’s Sea [Dragon's Triangle] 8")
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…
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Read More