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What Job Should I Get If I Love The Ocean?
Does the summer heat make you want to jump in the pool? As global warming progresses, this type of occurrence is likely to increase throughout the year.…
Marine Insight 360 · Mar 1 · 6 min read
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What Is The Biggest Cruise Ship In The World Icon?
Icon of the Seas is the biggest cruise ship in the world, a $2 billion Royal Caribbean vessel built in Turku, Finland, that reached Miami on January 10…
Marine Insight 360 · Mar 1 · 8 min read
What is the Difference between the Merchant Navy and the Defence Navy?
Merchant Navy vs Defence Navy is a choice between commercial shipping and military service.
Marine Insight 360 · Feb 27 · 5 min read
What is Ocean Engineering: Education, Colleges, Jobs And Salary
Ocean engineering is an academic discipline that can be very vaguely defined as an advanced part of other Ocean engineering courses such as Marine…
Marine Insight 360 · Feb 27 · 7 min read
What Are The Duties Of A Ship’s Lookout?
The officer on duty assigned watch and navigation duties on the bridge of a ship is called the officer on watch (OOW). While guarding the bridge, he is the captain's agent.
Marine Insight 360 · Feb 27 · 6 min read
How Many Types of Tugboat Jobs are There?
The four main tugboat jobs are deckhand, engineer, navigator and master, and a tug's crew is built from those ranks in whatever combination its size demands.
Marine Insight 360 · Feb 27 · 8 min read
(MMSI: What Is The Maritime Mobile Service Identity Code?
Communication is probably the most important aspect of the maritime industry .
Marine Insight 360 · Feb 25 · 5 min read
How To Join Merchant Marine Of Liberia
Joining Liberia's merchant marine requires Liberian Registry qualifications, STCW certification, medical and physical fitness, and a seafarer's book.
Marine Insight 360 · Feb 23 · 6 min read
How To Join Netherlands Merchant Marine
To join netherlands merchant marine can be an energizing and satisfying career choice for those inquisitive about maritime callings.
Marine Insight 360 · Feb 23 · 8 min read
How to Join the Polish Merchant Navy
To join the Polish Merchant Navy, aspiring seafarers need maritime training, STCW certification, a seafarer passport and a medical examination.
Marine Insight 360 · Feb 23 · 7 min read
How To Join The Canadian Merchant Navy
When the conflict began in 1939, Canada had 38 merchant ships with a total cargo capacity of just 290,000 tonnes. The Canadian government knew that if it…
Marine Insight 360 · Feb 21 · 6 min read
What is a Safe Water Mark?
In the maritime industry, there are two things given paramount importance. These include navigation and communication. In order for these to be carried out with efficiency, certain documents must be maintained.
Marine Insight 360 · Feb 21 · 5 min read