Tag: Maripedia

The observative ones may have wondered, what do these propellers near the vessel’s bulbous bow do?

Adopted in 2019, the Poseidon Principles were excitingly accepted as they set the first global framework for adding climate considerations into lending decisions.

Essentially, Project management and Dry dock Management is the application (or use) of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to meet project requirements.

The importance of marine insurance lies to the security provided to shipowners for potential claiming damages. But how do P&I Clubs serve shipping?

Have you ever wondered what is the difference between gross and deadweight tonnage?  

A minimum under keel clearance is one of the major factors required to provide safe passage for a vessel as it helps mariners avoid ship grounding.

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

A marine pilot, or simply pilot, is a mariner who maneuvers ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbors or river mouths.

Surely, you have heard of haunted vessels or ghost ships, but have you ever heard of the legendary ‘Fata Morgana’?  

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