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Don Juan Pond- Saltiest Bodies of Water

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Don Juan Pond- Saltiest Bodies of Water

Don Juan Pond is a small, shallow, hypersaline lake located in Antarctica with a salinity of 44%. Despite being located in one of the coldest places on…

Marine Insight 360 · Oct 14 · 4 min read

A Look At Life On An Oil Rig - Explained

A Look At Life On An Oil Rig - Explained

Living and working on an island and enjoying a two-week vacation every month sounds like a dream. For offshore workers, this is their life, and while it…

Marine Insight 360 · Oct 10 · 10 min read

Hull of A Ship - Types, Structure, Material

Hull of A Ship - Types, Structure, Material

Hull of A Ship - Types, Structure, Material: ports, trade and shipping-market context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European maritime...

Marine Insight 360 · Oct 9 · 5 min read

Stern Ship: Complete Guide

Stern Ship: Complete Guide

Stern Ship: Complete Guide: ports, trade and shipping-market context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European maritime readers.

Marine Insight 360 · Oct 7 · 6 min read

Mooring Buoys: A Comprehensive Guide

Mooring Buoys: A Comprehensive Guide

Mooring Buoys: A Comprehensive Guide: shipboard and port-operations context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European maritime readers.

Marine Insight 360 · Oct 4 · 5 min read

SOLAS: Safety of Life at Sea - Ultimate Guide

SOLAS: Safety of Life at Sea - Ultimate Guide

SOLAS: Safety of Life at Sea - Ultimate Guide: regulatory and compliance context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European maritime readers.

Marine Insight 360 · Oct 3 · 9 min read

IALA Buoyage System - All Types Defined

IALA Buoyage System - All Types Defined

IALA Buoyage System - All Types Defined: technology, equipment and fleet context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European maritime readers.

Marine Insight 360 · Oct 1 · 7 min read

What Is World's 14th Largest Cruise Ship?

What Is World's 14th Largest Cruise Ship?

MSC World Europa is the 14th largest cruise ship in the world. As the flagship of MSC Cruises' world class, it boasts an impressive array of features and…

Marine Insight 360 · Sep 30 · 9 min read

MSC Irina: World’s Biggest Cargo Ship

MSC Irina: World’s Biggest Cargo Ship

The world's biggest cargo ship, MSC Irina, has entered operation. It is the largest container ship in terms of TEU capacity (more than 24,300) and is one…

Marine Insight 360 · Sep 28 · 5 min read

What Are Types of Waves Ocean?

What Are Types of Waves Ocean?

The ocean and waves are so wonderful and important to those who surf and have fun in one of nature’s most amazing playgrounds. However, for surfing…

Marine Insight 360 · Sep 27 · 7 min read

Seawise Giant: World’s Biggest Ship

Seawise Giant: World’s Biggest Ship

Seawise Giant: World’s Biggest Ship: ports, trade and shipping-market context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European maritime readers.

Marine Insight 360 · Sep 25 · 6 min read