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4 Types of Ship Launching Methods

April 30, 2013May 16, 2013 by Hariesh Manaadiar Shipping and Freight Maritime, ship, Ship naming and launching, Shipbuilding, Transportation and Logistics 2 Comments Estimated reading time = 4 minutes

Launching of ships is one of the most important methods of the entire ship construction process. Last few years have seen a number of developments in the field of ship launching systems in order to improve the safety and stability of the ship in the water. Different types of Ship launching methods Traditionally, ship launching in the water is done … Read more here..

What is a Bow Thruster and how is it used in maneuvering a ship..??

May 13, 2013October 31, 2012 by Hariesh Manaadiar Shipping and Freight Bow thruster, Port and starboard, Propeller, ship, shipping education, shipping information, shipping knowledge, shipping questions and answers, Stern, Tugboat 1 Comment Estimated reading time = 4 minutes

This article was originally posted by Amitava Chakrabarty in http://www.marineinsight.com.. Handling a ship in currents, wind and tide is always a tricky affair. All these three factors can laterally shift the vessel from its course. A ship’s pilot has to keep an eye to these effects and constantly take remedial measures for safe navigation of the ship. Berthing in heavy wind … Read more here..

Difference between Cargo dues, Tonnage dues & port dues

September 18, 2017September 20, 2011 by Hariesh Manaadiar Difference between, FAQ, Shipping and Freight cargo dues, Difference between, Maritime, port, port dues, ship, shipping education, shipping information, shipping knowledge, shipping line, Tonnage, tonnage dues, transnet, Transportation and Logistics 9 Comments Estimated reading time = 2 minutes

What is the difference between Cargo Dues, Tonnage Dues and Port Dues..?? Cargo Dues – abbreviated to read CD – (also known as Wharfage in some countries) is a fee levied by TNPA (Transnet Port Authority) to the users (exporters, importers or shipping lines) for using the port facilities for movement of the cargo through it.. This fee is generally fixed … Read more here..

What happens to shipping containers lost at sea.??

September 16, 2014March 15, 2011 by Hariesh Manaadiar Shipping and Freight Business, cargo, Container ship, Maritime, Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Port of Los Angeles, San Francisco, ship, Ship Owners and Management, shipping, Shipping container, shipping education, shipping information, shipping knowledge, shipping line, Transportation and Logistics 6 Comments Estimated reading time = 4 minutes

Hey all, came across an article (What happens to shipping containers lost at sea?).. Although this article is more concerned about the environment (which is very important), it also begs the question of how such things happen and who is responsible for this and what is the remedy.. In my opinion, such incidents occur mostly due to the mis-declaration of … Read more here..