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Wind is important in sailing. In the Age of Navigation, which lasted nearly 400 years, wind was the main force that propelled ships. That applied to everything from commercial ships to military ones.
Marine Insight 360 · May 20 · 9 min read
Marine bioluminescence is light produced by chemical reactions inside living organisms, and its recorded history runs from Pliny the Elder's glowing jellyfish mucus to Osamu Shimomura's Nobel Prize for green…
Marine Insight 360 · May 20 · 9 min read
Sailing the Tasman Sea is both an adventure and a challenge due to its unpredictable weather and vast seas. Therefore, sailors and crews must be well…
Marine Insight 360 · May 19 · 7 min read
A triple hull vessel, or trimaran, is a ship built with three hulls, a larger central hull supported by two smaller side hulls, joined by a connecting structure to gain speed, stability and capacity.
Marine Insight 360 · May 19 · 6 min read
An International Shore Connection is a universal hose connection that all ships must have installed as per IMO SOLAS requirements.
Marine Insight 360 · May 18 · 4 min read
The Tyrrhenian Sea is located on the west coast of Italy and is part of the Mediterranean Sea. It covers an area of about 270,000 square kilometers and is located at the junction of the Eurasian and African plates.
Marine Insight 360 · May 15 · 5 min read
Bunkering is the process of supplying marine fuel to a ship and is critical in the global shipping industry.
Saqib Ahmed · May 13 · 5 min read
A modern ship mast is a steel truss structure mounted above the bridge that carries radar, antennas, navigation lights and sound signals, and its design must resist wind loads, vibration, fatigue and corrosion.
Marine Insight 360 · May 13 · 5 min read
Whether measuring distances on land, in the air, or at sea, having accurate units is crucial. We are all familiar with the common land mile, but many…
Marine Insight 360 · May 12 · 5 min read
In the shipping industry, there are various CRM options to choose from in 2025, but you need to pay attention to the software specifications, features, and types.
Marine Insight 360 · May 11 · 5 min read
The Navy plays a vital role in global maritime security. It protects trade routes, fights piracy and smuggling, etc., and demonstrates its power. The…
Marine Insight 360 · May 11 · 7 min read
Marine boilers are steam generators that mainly use waste heat from the ship's engine exhaust to boil water, supplying steam for cargo heating, accommodation heating and machinery such as pumps and turbines.
Saqib Ahmed · May 8 · 6 min read
