Author: Dmitry
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What is Steering Gear in Ships?
A steering gear system is a group of equipment working together for the sole purpose of providing direction for the ship while it is moving at sea. The steering gear […]
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What Is The Center Of Gravity And The Center Of Buoyancy?
The center of gravity and the center of buoyancy are both theoretical points in an object. Both these points are often used to represent individual bodies or different parts of […]
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Williamson Turn, Anderson, And Scharnov Turn To Rescue Mob
Manoverboard occurs when a person falls in the water while working, is washed by big waves, or because of a simple slip at the side of the ship. Time is […]
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Boat Weight Estimates For 7 Weight Boat Types
If a vehicle treads water, it’s a boat. That’s why boats can come in so many shapes, sizes, and types, each having its own weights and weight capacities. With so […]
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How Does A Marine Gearbox Work?
The marine gearbox is almost similar to what we can find in automobiles. As the name suggests, it is housed in an enclosed metal box. Marine gearboxes are commonly mounted […]
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How is a Sextant Used for Navigation?
Seafarers, particularly the bridge officers, always need to know the two most important information onboard a ship. The heading or the course, and position of the vessel. Sextant allows the […]
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What are Stevedores in Shipping?
Ships carry a wide array of goods ranging from foodstuff, machinery, vehicles, oil, gas, and dry goods. At the port, the goods are unloaded from one vessel to the warehouse […]
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Is the United States Under Maritime Law?
According to U.S Geological Surveys, about 71 percent of the world or earth’s surface is covered by water bodies, and about 96 percent is the oceans. That is the reason […]
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Towing A Boat: How Big Of A Boat Can You Trailer?
Everyone loves the times of the year when they can relax and venture out on the open road, heading towards their favorite open destinations. And any boat owner could tell […]
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NYC’s Annual Tugboat Races
Tugboat races, commonly known as tug races, are competitions among tugs that involve a one-mile-long race among other events. The competitions are held once every year to entertain and educate […]