Author: Dmitry
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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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What Is The Best Way To Avoid Overloading Your Boat?
Simply put, the best way to avoid overloading your boat is to not load it beyond the limit US federal law advises. The US federal law will only want you […]
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Evolution Of Piracy At Sea: Pirates In Maritime
Piracy at sea is not just a problem that has been left to history. Many aspects of modern life still have to deal with the threat of pirates in the […]
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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 […]
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Do You Need Lifting Strakes On A Pontoon?
Pontoon boats are those kinds of boats that have two or more cylindrical bodies as hulls on which the decks are appended to. The cylindrical bodies provide the buoyant forces […]
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What is a Marine Engine Bedplate? Construction Explanation
Bedplates are the one that supports the whole weight of the engine. It is located at the lowermost part of the engine and takes most of the load when it […]