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The hull is one of the most important parts of any vessel. Without it, a ship is nothing more than a hull that cannot float or sail. But what is a structure, what functions does it perform, and why is it so important?
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 8 · 5 min read
The front of a ship is called the bow or prow, while the rear end is called the stern. The stern can also be interchangeably called the bow, but it is more specific.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 6 · 6 min read
In the vast, ever-shifting expanse of the ocean, keeping a vessel exactly where you want it is both an art and a science.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 3 · 5 min read
The sinking of the Titanic is best known to the public for the number of deaths in a single shipping accident and for the fact that it sank on its maiden voyage.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 2 · 8 min read
How ship steering gear works: electro-hydraulic ram and rotary vane types compared, the SOLAS 28-second rule, and the tests crews run before every departure.
Saqib Ahmed · Oct 2 · 4 min read
Developing a IALA Buoyage system worldwide is essential for safe navigation at sea. Just as traffic lights guide drivers on roads, buoys, and lighthouses are essential for navigation at sea.
Marine Insight 360 · Sep 30 · 6 min read
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 29 · 8 min read
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 27 · 5 min read
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 26 · 6 min read
Seawise Giant was the longest ship ever built at 458.45 m. Struck by missiles in 1988, salvaged, renamed four times, and scrapped in India in 2010.
Marine Insight 360 · Sep 24 · 3 min read
A slump in global production and export orders led to a modest increase in container traffic in 2019, while the COVID-19 pandemic further impacted global…
Marine Insight 360 · Sep 23 · 6 min read
The Soviet Typhoon class submarine remains the largest ever built: twin pressure hulls, 20 missile silos, and why nothing since has matched its size.
Marine Insight 360 · Sep 22 · 4 min read
