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Top 10 Tallest Lighthouses
A lighthouse is a vital structure for maritime navigation. Its basic structure typically consists of a tower that emits a powerful beam or periodic…
Marine Insight 360 · Sep 1 · 9 min read
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Whale Atlas: Safer Whale Navigation Worldwide
Whale Atlas is an online portal built by the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation and the Blue Whales and Blue Skies team.
Marine Insight 360 · Sep 1 · 5 min read
Do You Know About Hygroscopic, Hydrophilic, and Hydrophobic?
Hygroscopic materials pull water vapor out of humid air, hydrophilic surfaces attract and spread liquid water, and hydrophobic surfaces repel it, which is…
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 31 · 6 min read
What Is The Center Of Floating?
Any floating vessel experiences static and dynamic motions about the longitudinal, transverse, and vertical axes (commonly referred to as the x, y, and z…
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 31 · 7 min read
Do You Know About Ship's Monkey Island?
"Monkey Island" refers to the highest deck on a ship, located directly above the wheelhouse. It is also called the upper deck or wheelhouse, located above the wheelhouse or chart room.
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 28 · 3 min read
Introduction to Radar Surveillance and SOLAS Requirements
SOLAS Chapter V requires every ship of 300 gross tonnage and above, and all passenger ships, to carry a 9 GHz radar with electronic plotting, while ships of 3,000 gross tonnage and above need a second independent radar.
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 28 · 5 min read
Top 10 Trends in the Maritime Industry
How are emerging technologies shaping the future of the maritime industry? Explore our in-depth research on 1,163 emerging and established companies in…
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 14 · 15 min read
Container Tracking: How Shippers Actually Follow a Box Across the Ocean
How container tracking works, from free carrier lookups to visibility platforms: what each tool layer does, what it costs, and how to pick for your volume.
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 12 · 4 min read
What is a Ship Arrestor?
A ship arrestor is an EU-funded emergency system in which a helicopter attaches a towline and a large sea anchor to a drifting vessel, halving its drift so rescue tugs can reach it.
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 12 · 5 min read
The Most Expensive Ships in History
The history of maritime trade is replete with stories of ships carrying precious cargoes, particularly during the Age of Exploration and colonial expansion.
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 10 · 6 min read
Top 5 Dominant Global Shipbuilding Industry
The international shipbuilding industry , a cornerstone of maritime trade and logistics, is highly competitive. Several major players are expected to…
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 10 · 6 min read
What Are The Root Causes Of Piracy Off Somalia?
For years, Somalis have lived in harsh conditions, facing abject poverty and widespread chaos. Of course, a few fortunate individuals have fled their homes to escape the ravages of civil war.
Marine Insight 360 · Aug 8 · 7 min read