Nautical Publications

 Nautical publications are a crucial part of safe navigation at sea. These publications provide mariners with the information they need to safely navigate their vessels through various bodies of water, including tides and currents, navigation hazards, and other important data.There are several...

Type “A” ships and Type “B” ships

We have discussed ship classification in a number of previous articles. Today we classify ships according to the load capacity of a ship.It can be divided into two main types, Type A and Type B. Let's look at the two parts separately.Type AA type “A” ship is one which: Is designed to carry only liquid...

SHIPS TERMS AND NOMENCLATURE part 2 ( General terms )

Terms and definitions used in the maritime field are different from the terms and definitions used in ordinary life.  This article introduces you to the general terms used in the shipping industry. This terms passed by IMO STANDARD MARINE COMMUNICATION PHRASES (SMCP) Abandon vessel ...

The Future of The Merchant Shipping Industry

 The naval field is thousands of years old.  Ancient man sailed the seas for various purposes.  Here are some of them:   •Propagation of religions   • Discovering new countries (exploration)   • Invasion of countries   • Engaging in trade.. etc.. ...

Types of Ships According to Their Size

As you may recall, we have previously classified ships according to the type of cargo they carry and the field in which they are used.Read those articles here...Types of ships part 1Types of ships part 2Types of ships part 3Types of ships part 4Types of ships part 5Today we are going to talk about how...

Attack on Merchant Ships by Somali Pirates

Threats from pirates continue to weigh heavily on the shipping industry.Among them, the influence of Somali pirates is very high. Today we are going to talk about how Somali pirates make money and minimize their threats. The TI Europe, one of the four largest Ships in the world....

Top 10 Biggest Ships in The World

Hi guys, you may remember we talked about Top 10 Biggest Container Ships, Oil Tankers and Cruise Ships separately in a few previous articles.If you missed those articles, read them here,01.Top 10 World Largest Modern Tanker Ships in 202002.Top 10 World Largest Passenger Ships / Cruises in 202003.Top...