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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
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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 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 25 · 3 min read
Top 10 Container Shipping Companies
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 24 · 7 min read
Typhoon Class Submarine: The Biggest Boats Ever Sent Under the Sea
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 23 · 4 min read
Rolls-Royce Nuclear Wins Big Small Reactor Contract
Rolls-Royce Nuclear Wins Big Small Reactor Contract: safety, training and compliance context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European...
Marine Insight 360 · Sep 21 · 5 min read
20k Ton Ship With Dangerous Cargo To Pass By Denmark
20k Ton Ship With Dangerous Cargo To Pass By Denmark: safety, training and compliance context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European...
Marine Insight 360 · Sep 21 · 4 min read
Ro-Ro Ships: How Roll-On Roll-Off Vessels Work and Why They Dominate Vehicle Trade
How ro-ro ships work: ramps, decks and lane meters, the difference between PCTC, ConRo and RoPax types, and the stability risks unique to roll-on roll-off.
Marine Insight 360 · Sep 20 · 4 min read
Water Transportation: Types, Advantage & Disadvantage
Water Transportation: Types, Advantage & Disadvantage: career, certification and hiring context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and...
Marine Insight 360 · Sep 19 · 6 min read
What Are Tugboats, Types, & Its Uses
What Are Tugboats, Types, & Its Uses: ports, trade and shipping-market context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European maritime readers.
Marine Insight 360 · Sep 18 · 15 min read
Merchant Navy Ranks - A Comprehensive Guide
Merchant Navy Ranks - A Comprehensive Guide: shipboard and port-operations context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European maritime readers.
Marine Insight 360 · Sep 16 · 6 min read
What is an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)?
What is an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)?: safety, training and compliance context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and...
Marine Insight 360 · Sep 14 · 9 min read