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 […]
Cargo ships, also known as merchant ships, play an essential role in the global economy, efficiently moving large volumes of goods across oceans. The complexity in understanding a cargo ship’s […]
The production of automobiles has become an increasingly worldwide business, which has led to a growth in the demand for international shipping of vehicles. RO-RO ships are ideal for this […]
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 […]
Ships are among the oldest means of transport in the world. Although they are associated with transporting goods, modern ships are equipped to offer passengers and the crew a memorable […]
The backbone of Global trade is the need to transport goods safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively by avoiding delays in ports and optimizing the combination of the different modes of transportation. […]
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 […]