A ship’s primary function is to transport goods and passengers from one port to another. This operation requires proper knowledge, planning, and execution to successfully sail the ship to its intended destination. The process for achieving this is known as “passage Planning. A passage plan is therefore a comprehensive, berth-to-berth guide that highlights probable obstacles…
The need for organizations to transport goods by sea in a cost-effective manner constitutes the backbone of Global trade. Organizations achieve this objective by either using their own ships or leasing them from others in cases where their own assets do not meet their requirements. Chartering of a vessel is a maritime term that is…
The practice of shipmasters using experts with local knowledge to safely guide them when entering or leaving ports, or navigating in potentially dangerous areas that require in-depth local knowledge, dates to the beginning of water transportation. The successful performance of such a task usually requires a special partnership, to be established between the master and…
Risk is an important issue in the maritime industry because of the public’s concern for several catastrophic accidents. While marine insurance typically provides coverage against definite and quantifiable risks to the insured’s own property, or direct financial loss to the company, such as “hull and machinery” damage for shipowners and “cargo loss/damage” for cargo owners,…
If you’ve ever heard the term “poop deck,” you may be curious about its origins and definition. A ship’s aft (rear) is where the poop deck on ships is, a short, tall deck. It had been employed historically to offer a high point for observations and navigation. Because they are no longer necessary, due to…
What a ship rudder does and how it turns the ship, why it sits behind the propeller, its parts and types, the 35° hard-over limit and what surveyors check.
Ever wondered where the control station of massive ships is located where it is operated from? Ships are enormous vessels that can stretch hundreds of meters in length and carry thousands of tons. It is critical to be able to operate and maneuver such a massive vessel safely. The bridge is a vessel’s principal control…
Paperwork is essential to transport and trading, and shipping follows suit. A cargo manifest in shipping is used to keep track of everything, including a list of cargo, passengers, and the route taken by the vessel. It also provides details of the vessel’s crew members and the bill of landing. Goods shipped cannot be offloaded…
The 11 best LEGO ship sets for adult collectors and mariners in 2026, ranked by piece count, price, and how closely each one models a real ship or vessel.
Anything can happen while on the sea, such as disasters, loss of life, and even ships becoming ghosts. There are famous real-time stories of ships that disappeared in thin air without any trace. However, such circumstances have been present since man began traveling, and every generation has a story to tell. This does not only…