When speaking about the history of colonial empires or explorations that circumnavigate the globe, there are a few words that crop up more than most. A lot of these can be worked out by the audience, whether that be a reader or a person in a physical audience, but some still elude people. This is…
There are times when a ship needs to dock at a particular berth terminal. She will either load/discharge a cargo, take in provisions or do bunkering procedures. When at the port, there is also a risk for a vessel to catch fire or have an explosion and this is likely to happen on tanker vessels.…
Ship prefixes help identify the type, propulsion method, or purpose of a ship. Historically, these abbreviations played a key role in communication, especially during the telegraph era. Today, they remain an integral part of maritime tradition and regulation. Why Do Different Ship Prefixes Exist? Ship prefixes originated to save space in telegraph messages and identify…
AIS or Automatic Identification System is one of the newest bridge equipment used by merchant mariners. As long as it is turned on for vessels in the vicinity, ships would be able to automatically transmit and receive information from each other. The main data that are being transmitted and received are bearing, range and CPA.…
This page answers one question: how long is a ship’s anchor cable, and how is the correct amount calculated for your vessel and anchorage? It is written for deck officers, mates, and maritime students who need operationally accurate information — not a general guide for recreational boaters. What Is a Shackle of Anchor Cable and…
The need to provide an efficient cargo hold ventilation system on ships to ensure the quality of transported items is critical. Such a system is required to minimize the formation of condensation in cargo spaces, remove potentially hazardous gases, and lower the detrimental heating of cargo being transported. An efficient cargo hold ventilation system, therefore,…
Although there has been a boom in the industry of renewable energy companies, the global market is still massively dependent on using and consuming oil. Across the world and as of 2020, there was a fleet of 810 different crude oil carriers working for different companies. These carriers are incredibly large and need a massive…
The Wheel House poster is an indispensable material on the bridge as it provides necessary information for the Bridge personnel and Pilots. The Wheelhouse Poster is a large document posted in a conspicuous area on the bridge. It contains the general particulars of the ship, engine characteristics, and stopping distances in laden and ballast conditions.…
Grounding is one of the many accidents that happen onboard. This occurs when the bottom hull of the ship touches the seabed. It can create damage to the vessel or lead to a major oil spill as it cracks the fuel oil tanks of the vessel. Squat happens when the vessel’s keel clearance, which is…
Cargo ships are classified according to their sizes as well as the fuel they can carry. For instance, Panamax size cargo ships can carry approximately 5,700 MT up to 8,000 MT, meanwhile, Post-Panamax size cargo ships can carry roughly between 9,500 MT to 13,000 MT of fuel. For New-Panamax sizes of cargo ships, they can…