Merchant Shipping Operations

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 […]

The construction and functionality of maritime boats and offshore constructions are governed by and upheld by the ship classification society, a non-governmental entity. In this article, we will look into […]

Just like government entities governing rules for citizens, certain laws govern the rules for ships and offshore structures which are governed by bodies called classification societies. The classification society is […]

Sea transport has been the primary mode of transport for international trade for centuries and remains a popular mode of transport due to its great cargo capacity, low cost, and […]

Maritime transport, by definition, involves many different arrangements at the various ports of call of a ship. Because of the spatial distances involved, these arrangements would otherwise be impossible to […]

Shipboard cargo damage can occur for several reasons. These include accidents caused by moisture, flooding, or rainwater. Moisture damage, however, is one of the most prevalent causes of cargo damage […]

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 […]

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 […]

The sea has always been an important part of human history, and seaports have long been an important part of maritime trade. Seaports are more important than ever today, as […]

When it comes to transporting goods, containers are a vital part of the process. But just how secure are they while in transit on ships at sea? On the open […]