Author: Dmitry
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10 Deepest Points of the World’s Oceans
The vast world’s oceans hold unprecedented mysteries, among them being deep trenches. Ocean beds have valleys, plateaus, flatlands, and mountains, similar to the earth’s surface. Such features have led to […]
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How Fast Is A Knot? + Conversion Table Knots To MPH & KMP
Knots are a unit of speed commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts, yet many are unfamiliar with how fast a knot is compared to more widely used measurements like […]
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How Much Do Oil Rig Workers Make?
When it comes to dangerous day jobs, there probably isn’t a list that isn’t complete without workers who are stationed on an oil rig. From handling dangerous equipment to falling […]
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Do Pirates Still Exist?
I’m going to ask you to close your eyes for a second, conjure the image of a pirate in your brain, and then open them again. Okay, do it now. […]
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What is GMDSS? Meaning, Documents & Equipment List
Navigating the high seas has become much safer and easier because of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System. It allowed stakeholders to check and monitor vessels around the globe. […]
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What Is ETA and ETD in Shipping?
In maritime transport, it is often difficult to accurately determine the time of arrival or even departure of a vessel from a port. For this reason, the abbreviations ETA and […]
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How Many Crew Members Are Required On Modern Ships?
To operate the vessel properly, a minimum number of crew members is required. The number varies depending on the factors like the type of vessel, cargo operation, size, local standards, […]
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Why Ships Are Painted Red Below The Waterline.
Ships traveling through water create resistance to their forward motion. This resistance is called drag and is caused by the water molecules clinging to the ship’s hull and slowing it […]
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What Is A Ship Trim And Why Trim By Head Is Avoided?
Ships operate in a liquid medium- water, which means their profile in the water they operate in determines how they behave. One such profile is the vessel’s trim which will […]
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What Are The Different Types of Hatch Covers On Ships?
An implied condition for the safe carriage of goods at sea is that such cargoes shall be delivered, as far as possible, in as good condition and order as it […]