Nautical Science
What is Transportable Moisture Limit & Flow Moisture Point?
The phenomenon of dry bulk cargo liquefaction is now receiving much attention from industry stakeholders because it has now been recognized as a major hazard for bulk carriers. Liquefaction is an interplay between Transportable Moisture Limit (TML) and Flow Moisture Point (FMP). The IMO’s International Maritime Solid Bulk Goods Code (IMSBC) now provides recommendations on …
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How Do Cruise Ships Stay Stable At Sea?
Ever wondered how a massive structure like a cruise ship doesn’t tip over even though having a huge volume outside of the water compared to what’s below the water? So, the answer to this question is balancing the forces. Let’s say we have two main forces acting on the hull, one is the weight of …
What is the NATO Phonetic Alphabet?
Pilots, police officers, military officials, and maritime officers communicate through radio and phone calls. The recipients need to receive the exact information, but sometimes it isn’t easy. In poor networks or obstruction from background noise, people use spellings of different words to ensure they pass accurate information. So what is the NATO phonetic alphabet? The …
Magnetic Compass Maintenance And Safe Adjustment
An officer of the watch needs very important information during his watch and voyage. These are position and course/heading. The position, it is normally taken from the GPS equipment. For the course and heading, they can derive from either the gyrocompass or the magnetic compass. To get a reliable reading of the heading, magnetic compass …
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Guide To Steering A Ship
The ocean is vast and unpredictable. There are many things that can go wrong when navigating through the sea. If you don’t know where you are going, you might get lost at sea. There are some basic skills that you should master before heading out into the open waters. These include knowing how to read …
The Best Maritime Colleges and Academies in the US
The marine environment plays a crucial role in making human life better. The equipment used in the marine world is constantly advancing technologically, and this calls for skilled personnel to operate them. Therefore, there are many careers in the maritime world, including marine engineering options and environmental science among other courses that are offered by …
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What is the Fastest Ship in the World?
Ship transport is among the three main modes of transportation that are useful for large-scale transportation of goods and services around the world. In business, about 75% of goods are transported by ships. Formerly, ships were less popular because of their low speed, but modern ships have advanced, and some move at higher speeds than …
What to Wear on a Deep Sea Fishing Trip?
I normally put on my protective gear when going for deep sea fishing. If you want to join this as part of earning an income, as a sporting activity, or to work for a corporation, you need to be equipped for the deep waters. The type of fish that are hunted is those that live …
What Is An Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker Vessel?
Asphalt and bitumen tankers are specialized vessels designed for the transportation of liquid asphalt or bitumen at high temperatures. These tankers are equipped with independent tanks and powerful heating systems to maintain the required temperature of the cargo during transport. Asphalt and bitumen are primarily transported to North and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, …
