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 the sea. The steering […]
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 the sea. The steering […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Since the number of people owning sailboats and taking to the water is on the rise, so are sea-related accidents. A common accident on a boat is someone falling overboard. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]