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Worst Biggest Oil Spills in History
Oil spills from ships have caused some of the worst environmental disasters in history. When massive tankers leak millions of gallons of crude oil into…
Marine Insight 360 · Jun 3 · 7 min read
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Battle of the Ironclads - What are Ironcloads Ship?
On March 9, 1862, one of the most famous naval battles in American history took place as two ironclads, the USS Monitor and the USS Virginia, battled it…
Marine Insight 360 · Jun 1 · 5 min read
Hurricane Season For Cruises: Everything You Need to Know
Hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June 1 to November 30. The peak season is mid-August to early November.
Marine Insight 360 · Jun 1 · 7 min read
Do Pirates Still Exist? Number and Type of Attacks
Piracy is not an ancient phenomenon. We mapped all pirate attacks between 1993 and 2024 to understand their impact on modern trade. Few topics are more…
Marine Insight 360 · May 29 · 5 min read
When Did Christopher Columbus Discover America?
Columbus reached the Americas on 12 October 1492 at Guanahani in the Bahamas. How the voyage was funded and sailed, why 'discover' is contested, and what it changed.
Marine Insight 360 · May 29 · 6 min read
How Baltimore Bridge Collapse?
A cargo ship collided with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse and possibly killing six construction workers. Officials…
Marine Insight 360 · May 27 · 6 min read
What Is A Hydrofoil Ship? Things You Should Know
Hydrofoils are characterized by wing-like hulls or hydrofoils installed below the hull, which rise above the water as speed increases, reducing water…
Marine Insight 360 · May 27 · 5 min read
Is Marine Transportation A Good Career Path?
Maritime transportation is important in global trade, serving as the backbone of international logistics by facilitating the movement of goods and people over long distances.
Marine Insight 360 · May 26 · 5 min read
List of Top 10 Longest Bridges in the World
Want to know the longest bridges in the world? Bridges are extraordinary engineering feats that connect remote areas, break through natural barriers, and play a key role in transportation systems.
Marine Insight 360 · May 25 · 9 min read
What to know about Clippers Ship?
Clipper, a vessel that travels very fast. The term, probably derived from the verb clip (to move quickly), was first used in the United States shortly…
Marine Insight 360 · May 25 · 9 min read
Where is Bay of Biscay?
The Bay of Biscay, with an area of 223,000 square kilometers, is a large area of the North Atlantic Ocean located on the western coast of Europe. It…
Marine Insight 360 · May 22 · 3 min read
Seawomen Careers - 8 Career Options For Female Sailors
The eight shore careers open to seawomen and other experienced sailors are maritime instructor, ship surveyor, nautical writer, entrepreneur, ship broker, ship operations manager, maritime regulator and port management…
Marine Insight 360 · May 21 · 8 min read