Author: Dmitry
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What Are Different Types of Bill of Ladings?
A Bill of Lading is a binding legal document between the consigner and the carrier in the shipment of goods and specifies the nature of goods being transported to the […]
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Billing Address vs Shipping Address: What is the Difference?
E-commerce accounts for close to 20% of all retail sales globally. We buy goods and services through the internet and pay for them electronically using credit and debit cards, virtual […]
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What Are the Differences Between Consignee, Shipper and Notify Party?
Whenever you import some goods, whether as an individual or as an agent, there are other parties that are involved until you receive the goods. There is you as the […]
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What Is “Sheer” Defined As A Vessel?
The word “sheer” in a vessel comes from the old Dutch word which implies implies “upturn”. In simple words, it defines the curve of the deck line viewed from the […]
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What Is Marine Grade Plywood?
I have used marine-grade plywood many times for different projects including making wooden boats, kitchen cabinets, flooring, and docks among other projects. It is one of the most reliable materials […]
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Ships Propeller Shaft – Thrust block and Shaft bearings
Propeller shafts or in marine terminology also known as tail shafts are commonly found on the ship’s aft segment behind the ship’s propulsion. It is a round metal fixture attached […]
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What Are Kamsarmax Vessels? Fully Explained And Compared
As the shipping industry was expanding in the early 2000s, there was a need for vessels more efficient than Panamax-designed ships. To address this, an innovative idea of a ship […]
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What Is An Echo Sounder And How Does It Work?
Grounding is one of many possible accidents that a vessel encounters. This happens when the bottom of the ship touches the seabed. The damage can be minor or it can […]
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What is Wheel Over Point And Turning Radius?
The ability of a ship to turn tightly and come exactly on the new intended track after altering course is an important issue in passage planning because of safety considerations. […]
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What is a Ship Cargo Plan?
For a ship to be commercially viable for carrying cargo the spaces on board need to be optimally utilized. This means cargo cannot be dumped haphazardly into the cargo spaces […]