Shiptalk
Types of Commercial Vessel Incidents & How to Prevent Them (1)
Commercial vessels can be dangerous places. They can catch fire, explode, capsize, run aground, or have any of a number...
SHIPTALK: Understanding Different Types of Cargo Vessels: Matching Ships to Shipments
In the vast world of maritime logistics, not all vessels are built the same. From carrying liquid fuels to heavy...
SHIPTALK: Seasickness Is No Laughing Matter
By David Appleton One issue often overlooked in discussions about the challenges faced by our maritime workforce is seasickness. While it may...
SHIPTALK: Difference Between Consignor & Consignee In Shipping
In global trade, thousands of shipments move across oceans, each involving a web of legal, financial, and logistical responsibilities. At...
SHIPTALK: Cargo Theft As A Billion-Dollar Problem
The marine industry loses billions to cargo theft and cargo loss each year. Meanwhile, new technology is proving to be...
SHIPTALK: Why A Ship Called She
English grammar says we use ‘it’ to refer to things, while ‘he’ and ‘she’ are personal pronouns and should only...
SHIPTALK: Ship-to-Ship Communication: How Vessels Talk to Each Other at Sea
Introduction: Making Contact on the Open Ocean Picture the scene: two ships meeting on the vast expanse of the ocean....
SHIPTALK: A Timeline of Ships, Boats and Yachts
Ships and boats are two of the oldest types of transportation and were first built thousands of years ago. Not...
SHIP TALK: What Is A ‘Proprietary Maritime Claim’?
This case arose from a dispute between the Owners and Charterer of the “Houston” as to whether the vessel could...
SHIPTALK: Dragging Anchor And How To Prevent It
“Dragging anchor” happens when a vessel drifts without holding power with no regards to the vessel being anchored; causing many...
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