Updated Articles and Resources
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Simple Steps to Prevent Lightning Damage
Created:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Updated:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Lightning can Do More Damage in Less Time than Any Other Natural Phenomenon. In Less than one Second Equipment can be Destroyed. Protection from Lightning Strikes is Simple if You Follow a Few Guid... -
Galvanic Corrosion and Electrolysis
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Galvanic Corrosion and Electrolysis can Damage Any Submerged Metal Surface of a Vessel. Learn How to Prevent this Damage with Sacrificial Anodes. -
Electronic Security of Vessel Data
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Data Security is an Important and Often Overlooked Weak Point in Vessel and Shore Operations. See what is visible, why it's a problem, and some possible fixes. -
Chapman's Seamanship Book Review
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Chapman's Seamanship is One of the Great Classic Books on Piloting and Small Boat handling ever written. Anything in print for so long is highly valued by the maritime community. -
Weekly Piracy Report May 9, 2011
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Sunday, May 08, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Weekly Piracy Report May 9, 2011. Our Weekly Piracy Report Lists Ongoing Hostage Situations on Board Ships Worldwide. Information About Recent Crime Against Ships Will be Included Once the Informat... -
Small Boat Cooling System Operation and Maintenance
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Your Cooling System is a Simple Device that Only Needs Occasional Attention. Understanding this System is Essential for Preventing Damage to Marine Engines. -
Beginner Seamanship Skills for All Mariners
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Learn the Basic Seamanship Skills Which are Common in Many Different Operations. Understanding Terminology and Technique will Help You be a Better Mariner from the Start. -
Measuring a Vessel's Beam
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
What is the Beam of a Vessel and How is it Measured? -
What is the Best Maritme Academy for Me?
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Are you Ready to Start Your Maritime Education? Here are Some Tips to Help You Find the Right Maritime Academy and Get Your Desired Maritime Job. -
Convert MPH and KPH to Knots
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Friday, April 12, 2013
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Friday, April 12, 2013
Convert Miles or Kilometers to Knots with a Very Simple Method or Learn to Make Precision Calculations When High Speeds or Long Distances are Involved. -
IMO Ballast Water Convention Participating Nations
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Updated:
Sunday, March 31, 2013
The IMO's Ballast Water Convention Must Be Agreed to by Thirty Nations Whose Combined Merchant Fleets Compromise Thirty Five Percent of the Global Gross Tonnage. This is a list of Nations Participa... -
Vessel Hazards - Fire
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Learn About Major Fire Hazards On Board and How to Manage Fire Risk With Equipment and Training. -
Vessel Hazards - Collision
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Collision is a Common Accident and Cause of Vessel Loss. Learn About Major Causes of Vessel Collision and How to Avoid These Incidents. -
Weekly Piracy Report May 2, 2011
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Monday, May 02, 2011
Updated:
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Weekly Piracy Report May 2, 2011. Our Weekly Piracy Report Lists Ongoing Hostage Situations on Board Ships Worldwide. Information About Recent Crime Against Ships Will be Included Once the Informat... -
Vessel Hazards - Grounding
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Grounding is the Most Common Accident for Ships 100 Gross Tons and Larger. Learn Common Reasons for Grounding and How to Avoid the Hazard in Any Size Vessel. -
Weekly Piracy Report May 16, 2011
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Monday, May 16, 2011
Updated:
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Weekly Piracy Report May 9, 2011. Our Weekly Piracy Report Lists Ongoing Hostage Situations on Board Ships Worldwide. Information About Recent Crime Against Ships Will be Included Once the Informat... -
Who is Responsible for Maritime Education?
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
There are Many Ways to Gain Skills for Maritime Jobs. Training and Education are Available from a Variety of Sources, Each With Their Own Pros and Cons. -
Should You Lease or Buy Marine Electronics?
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
The Significant Upfront Cost of Modern Marine Electronics Keeps Many Commercial Operators From Upgrading Their Equipment. Leasing Some Systems Makes Sense but Each Owner Must Weigh the Pros and Con... -
Tips for Your Maritime Resume
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Getting a Job in the Maritime Industry is Difficult if Your Skills are not Presented Well. Learn How to Translate Your Experience Into Ship Friendly Terms. -
What is the Pay for Maritime Jobs?
Created:
Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
It's Sometimes Difficult to Determine the Pay for Maritime Jobs. Pay can Vary Considerably and Many People Underestimate the Earning Potential of Both Vessel and Shore Based Jobs. -
Maritime Applications for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Updated:
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Although Commercial Drone Use in the United States is Prohibited. Mariners Offshore can Take Advantage of this Technology Now. Once Commercial Use is Approved There Will be Many Beneficial Uses for... -
Recreational Boatyard Work Policies and Risks
Created:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Updated:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
As an Owner or Tenant of a Recreational Boatyard Facility it's a Good Idea to Understand the Risks of Working in a Yard Environment. Easy to Understand Safety Policies Make Communication Clear and ... -
Preventing Storm Damage in Boatyards with Good Policies
Created:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Updated:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Recreational Boatyards are a Perilous Place in Good Weather. In Bad Weather Many Safe Situations can Become Hazardous so Keep Your Tenants and Their Boats Safe Without Endangering Your Workers. -
Prevent Marina Storm Damage With Advanced Preparations
Created:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Updated:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Damage to Marinas and Small Service Docks is Expensive to Fix. The Expense Increases When Damage Must be Repaired Every Few Years. See How to Minimize Damage From Frequent Strong Storms in Your Mar... -
What is Ballast Water?
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Updated:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Overview of Ship Ballast Water Systems, Environmental Issues, and Treatment of Ballast Water. -
Prevent Marina Ice Damage Using Water Circulation
Created:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Damage to Marina and Boatyard Infrastructure Due to Ice can Cause Serious Loses and Dangerous Conditions if Deicing Equipment is Deployed Improperly. -
Cruise Ship Sanitation - Why Toilets Fail
Created:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
When Major Malfunctions Cause a Cruise Ship to Lose Power it can Lead to Sanitary System Failure and Sewage Overflows -
Cruise Ship Backup Power With Green Design
Created:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Updated:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
A Once in a Lifetime Cruise can Quickly Turn Into a Tale of Misery When Power Fails and No Backup Systems are in Place. Green Design Adds Unique Value to a Voyage While Ensuring Toilets Flush and F... -
Develop a Vessel Security Plan
Created:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Updated:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
A Vessel Security Plan is Essential for Hazardous Routes and is Recommended as a Planning and Prevention Document for All Vessels Regardless of Location or Risk Level. -
Developing an Environmental Security Plan
Created:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Updated:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Even the Smallest Vessels Carry Enough Potential Pollutants to Damage a Large Area. Developing an Environmental Security Plan for Your Vessel Will Reduce Risk Significantly for a Small Investment i... -
Shipbuilding - Stringer
Created:
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Learn About Stringers of a Ship -
USCG Recertification Plan - Part Two - Systems Analysis
Created:
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Updated:
Thursday, January 31, 2013
In Part Two of the Process to Write and Complete a USCG Recertification Plan We Will Look at Each System and Consider Changes and Regulations Before Writing and Submitting the Final Plan. It's a Lo...