Shipping Industry

  • How Much Do Oil Rig Workers Make?

    How Much Do Oil Rig Workers Make?

    When it comes to dangerous day jobs, there probably isn’t a list that isn’t complete without workers who are stationed on an oil rig. From handling dangerous equipment to falling […]

  • Do Pirates Still Exist?

    Do Pirates Still Exist?

    I’m going to ask you to close your eyes for a second, conjure the image of a pirate in your brain, and then open them again. Okay, do it now. […]

  • What Is ETA and ETD in Shipping?

    What Is ETA and ETD in Shipping?

    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 […]

  • What Are Ro-Ro Ships?

    What Are Ro-Ro Ships?

    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 […]

  • Who Is a Ship or Port Agent? Ship Agent Duties

    Who Is a Ship or Port Agent? Ship Agent Duties

    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 […]

  • Decarbonization Shipping Industry And Maritime Transport

    Decarbonization Shipping Industry And Maritime Transport

    The term decarbonization shipping industry simply means removing carbon dioxide and in the maritime industry, decarbonization focuses on moving away from traditional propulsion systems using fossil fuels which emit carbon […]

  • Renewable Energy Options in Shipping Industry

    Renewable Energy Options in Shipping Industry

    In the beginning, during the mid-19th century, primary shipping propulsion began with the renewable energy option – sail power. Then coal power came into use for steam-powered vessels, heavy fuel […]