Latest Blog
Who is an Able Seaman on a Ship?
Navigating a ship in unpredictable seas is not easy. In contrast to other means of transportation, sea travel always involves chaotic climatic conditions.
Marine Insight 360 · May 20 · 6 min read
Maritime Blogs & Long-Reads
In-depth analysis, history, photo essays and technical explorations from Marine Insight 360's expert contributors and seafarers.
Showing 12 of 664 blogs
Page 43 of 56
Is the Corinth Canal Man-Made?
There are many artificial canals around the world that have been built to shorten the routes of ships. Such canals, including the Panama Canal, Suez Canal, White Sea-Baltic Canal, Volga-Don Canal, etc.
Marine Insight 360 · May 18 · 8 min read
How Do I Prepare for the IMU CET Exam?
To prepare for the IMU CET exam, candidates must cover the Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, aptitude and English syllabus, begin a study plan at least three months ahead, and practise the official IMU mock test and…
Marine Insight 360 · May 18 · 5 min read
What Are Ten Interesting Facts About The Arabian Sea?
The Arabian Sea is a 3,862,000 square kilometre arm of the northwestern Indian Ocean, and the most interesting facts about the Arabian Sea start with its formation 45 to 60 million years ago, when India collided with…
Marine Insight 360 · May 16 · 8 min read
How Do You Use a Marine GPS Chartplotter?
A chartplotter is a very popular system that allows ships of various sizes. It helps them to know their exact and precise location and position in the waters.
Marine Insight 360 · May 15 · 4 min read
What Is The Main Purpose Of The Bulbous Bow?
The main purpose of a bulbous bow is to reduce a ship's wave-making resistance: the bulb generates its own wave that destructively interferes with the bow wave, cutting the drag the hull must overcome.
Marine Insight 360 · May 15 · 6 min read
What Is The Best Handheld GPS for Marine Use?
The best handheld GPS for marine use is a floating, sunlight-readable receiver with marine charts, waypoint storage and long battery life, and the Garmin GPSMAP 79s and 86SC are the leading examples.
Marine Insight 360 · May 14 · 6 min read
What is the Introduction of Ship Load Line?
The load line is a special mark placed in the centre of the ship that indicates the ship's draft and the maximum permissible limit in the particular sea area in which the ship will be loaded. 'Draw the load line across…
Marine Insight 360 · May 9 · 5 min read
15 Best Aircraft Carriers in the World
The World's biggest aircraft carrier is more than just a warship. Given endless territorial disputes, the biggest aircraft carriers are symbols of…
Marine Insight 360 · May 8 · 8 min read
ETA and ETD in Shipping: What the Dates Mean and Why They Slip
What ETA and ETD mean in shipping, who sets the dates, why they slip, and how importers should actually read an estimated arrival against free time and fees.
Marine Insight 360 · May 8 · 4 min read
5 Biggest Oil Rigs in the World
Oil rigs, or offshore drilling rigs, are built to extract, store, and also process crude oil and natural gas from the ocean floor. These platforms come in…
Marine Insight 360 · May 8 · 6 min read
What are the 10 Parts of a Ship?
A ship is like a floating city made up of several different parts. However, it is impossible to imagine a ship without her three main parts: the hull, the engine room, and the navigation bridge.
Marine Insight 360 · May 3 · 7 min read