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From wind, to steam, to diesel engines and autonomous ships, vessels’ propulsion is a constant struggle to innovate.

International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet or NATO phonetic alphabet or ICAO phonetic alphabet, is the most common radiotelephone spelling alphabet.

Luckily, modern shipping has GMDSS to rely on in case of an emergency onboard.

Lately, shipping faces more and more pressure to reduce its emissions. Responding to this pressure, the sector is trying to come up with new ideas and solutions to improve the green footprint of ships. From new fuels, to slow steaming it seems that ships have many options, but how about ports? Well, ports can also play a significant role in reducing shipping’s emissions, by using one method: cold ironing. 

Ships are extraordinary designs, which can amaze with their size. But there is one specific element of a ship’s design that stands out: the bulbous bow.

The average lifespan of a ship is 25-30 years. So, have you ever wondered what happens to a ship when it is too old to sail?

After the 9/11 attacks that changed the world, IMO requires every ship above 500 GT sailing the world’s oceans to have a Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) to enhance security. Have you ever wondered what this system is and how it works?

Except from the fact that they save lives, what do we really know about lifeboats?

The average person uses about 80-100 gallons of water per day and flushing the toilet accounts for the largest share of this use, surprisingly topping even showers! While wastewater does not seem to be a problem for households, have you ever wondered what happens when we flush the toilet onboard a ship?

Seafaring is a profession that requires ranks and duties to be specific, so that everyone onboard will know what to do, as several procedures have to be conducted at the same time.