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Muscat is the capital of Oman and has a population of about 3.1 million. It is a progressive, optimistic city that is well-loved by its citizens. It is…
Marine Insight 360 · Nov 11 · 7 min read
Knock Nevis – World’s Largest Supertanker: ports, trade and shipping-market context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European maritime readers.
Marine Insight 360 · Nov 9 · 5 min read
We all know that trawlers are boats used to catch fish, whether in the sea, lakes, or rivers. Fishing vessels come in all sizes and levels of complexity,…
Marine Insight 360 · Nov 8 · 10 min read
What dredgers do and how each type works: trailing suction hoppers, cutter suction dredgers, backhoes, grabs and the jobs that keep ports open to shipping.
Marine Insight 360 · Nov 7 · 4 min read
What Are Loadline Marks & Draft Markings?: safety, training and compliance context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European maritime readers.
Marine Insight 360 · Nov 5 · 8 min read
Submarines are essentially the movie set of thrillers: dim red lights on the bridge, reflective surfaces dripping with water. Above all, submarines are…
Marine Insight 360 · Nov 4 · 16 min read
What is a Bulk Carrier Ship?: ports, trade and shipping-market context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European maritime readers.
Marine Insight 360 · Nov 1 · 5 min read
Canada is one of the leading destinations for both air and seaborne trade. Stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, this North American country has…
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 31 · 6 min read
Terrible Amoco Cadiz Oil Spill - Largest Loss of Marine Life-ever: ports, trade and shipping-market context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore...
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 30 · 4 min read
The Suez Canal is the world's longest canal without locks, connecting the Mediterranean and the Red Sea via the Isthmus of Suez. Various European factions…
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 28 · 6 min read
SS on a ship means steamship, a vessel driven by steam engines. What the prefix tells you, why modern ships use MV instead, and what RMS, HMS and USS mean.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 24 · 4 min read
Do You Know About Dry Docking? Briefly Explained: ports, trade and shipping-market context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European...
Saqib Ahmed · Oct 23 · 5 min read
