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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...
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...
SHIP TALK: 15 Practical Tips For Bunkering and Storage of Fuel Oil On Ships (2)
Continued from last week Marine fuel oil is one of the most important aspects that control the overall efficiency of...
SHIP TALK: 15 Practical Tips For Bunkering and Storage of Fuel Oil On Ships
Marine fuel oil is one of the most important aspects that control the overall efficiency of ships and the shipping...
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: Nautical Origin Of Some English Words
We often use these words and phrases without knowing that their origins are traceable to seamen. Here are some of...
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