Sharda is a freelance writer with a post graduation in journalism and mass communication. Working as a senior writer with Marine Insight, she likes to explore and write about maritime history and incidences of life at the sea. In her free time she likes reading and browsing sports channels.
The pages of maritime history are filled with maritime accidents, ranging from gruesome to less fatal ones. However, there are a few horrifying stories that still bring shivers. The Kursk Disaster is one such accident.
Transportation of dangerous goods is carried out in large scale through maritime trading modes. In order to ensure utmost safety and to minimize danger from storage of such dangerous goods, they are classified into different categories. Find out more about the dangerous goods classification inside the article.
RoRo or Roll on Roll off ship is a special type of vessel which is used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles. Find out about the different types of roll on roll off ships used in the shipping industry.
Greece is a country that lies on the Aegean, Mediterranean and Ionian Seas. Since the country is scattered around the sea, marine transport has been the primary source of transportation for the Greeks since ancient times.
Citadel refers to a room where the ship’s crew can hide during marine piracy attack.This anti piracy method can protect the ship’s crew against maritime piracy.
A voyage on a ship requires seafarers to engage in a range of tasks involving symbols, markers, maps and signals for navigation. It is therefore important that…
As the name suggests, mining ships are specialized ships which are used to perform mining activities at the ocean’s floor. Facilitates with the latest technology, mining ships are considered one of the most sophisticated vessels at the sea.
The Automated Manifest System or the AMS System is an integral part of the United States’ efforts to clamp down on potential security threats. The system was incorporated in the year 2004 and since its inception has streamlined the marine inventorying aspects
Fishing vessels have evolved over time with the increase in demand of fishes and sea creatures used as food around the world. Find out about the different types of fishing vessels inside the article.
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