What are Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) and Ultra Large Crude Carrier (ULCC)?
A Very large crude carrier and an ultra large crude carrier are two examples of the different types of oil tankers used to transport huge quantities of crude oil.
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KaranC
Karan Chopra is an experienced Mariner and a Dual Certificate Holder (Engine and Deck). He has sailed as 2nd Officer for more than seven years on almost all major types of vessels. He staunchly believes in spreading knowledge and therefore loves teaching. In his spare time, he likes writing about his experiences at the sea and connecting with new peopl
What is Marine Insurance?
Marine insurance is another variant of the general term ‘insurance’ and as the name suggests is provided to ships, boats and most importantly, the cargo that is carried in them.
Nautical Law: What is UNCLOS?
UNCLOS is an acronym for the United Nations Convention for the Law of the Sea. The convention is also sometimes referred to as the Law of the Sea Convention or the Law of the Sea treaty.
7 Best Handheld Marine GPS in 2022
Handheld portable marine GPS devices are used by sailors around the world. In this article, we have mentioned top five best selling portable GPS navigators in the market today.
Introduction To Ship Load Lines
Load line is a special marking positioned amidships which depicts the draft of the vessel and the maximum permitted limit in distinct types of waters to which the ship can be loaded. Get a general overview of ship load lines inside the article.
Gangway and Types of Gangways Used in the Shipping World
In ships, gangways are mainly used by passengers or crew to enter or exit the ship and are sometimes also used for loading and unloading cargo.
5 Major Ports In Liberia
The west African nation of Liberia became a fast-growing economy in 2011 despite civil wars and political upheavals. Let’s take a look at the major ports of Liberia.
3 Major Ports of Angola
Located on the west coast of South Africa, Angola is the largest Portuguese speaking country only after Brazil. Let’s take a look at the major ports of Angola in this article.
5 Major Ports In Japan
Japan is one of the world’s most powerful countries. Although it is highly populated, it has best utilized its human resources. Let’s take a look at major ports of Japan.