The merchant navy is a specialized industry wholly dedicated to commerce activities such as freight and passenger transportation over marine routes. The Merchant Navy, sometimes known as “Merchant Marine,” is an important element of the worldwide distribution industry and an important part of any country’s economy. It is one of the most popular courses after engineering…
Confused on How to Join Merchant Navy in India? Here’s an complete Guide on 100% Safest & Genuine way of Joining merchant Navy in India. The merchant navy offers an exciting and rewarding career path for individuals with a passion for the sea and a desire for adventure. If you’re interested in joining the merchant…
Unveiling the Challenges Faced by Deck Cadets and Trainee Marine Engineers in Job Placements When most of us think about Merchant Navy all we think about is the money, glamour, and lavish lifestyle. These are the things that attracted most of us to this profession. We looked up to the seafarers who had been in…
Merchant Navy Frauds are the Biggest SCAM business going on in Indian Market right now. Merchant Navy has become one of the Most sought after profession in India. Most of the students after passing out from school look up to Merchant Navy as their prospective career option. But the problem is that most of these…
A common problem faced by Merchant Navy graduates today is ” employment frauds “. Around 2010, there was a time in the shipping industry where the demand to supply ratio of the Merchant Navy graduates was not adequate and hence many Merchant Navy institutes got opened during this time. This ensured that enough supply was available to…
The 31 May suspension order issued by the Seamen’s Employment Office, affiliated to the D G Shipping, follows an enquiry into the 17 April 2018 death of Sanjay Chaudhary, Chief Engineer on board Hong Kong-flagged ship M T Atlantic Olive, when the ship managed by Anglo Eastern was enroute Cape Verde Islands from Malta The…
DNS, or Diploma in Nautical Science, is a diploma course that provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills related to nautical science and the operation of ships. The course typically lasts for three years offered by various Maritime institutes and universities around the world. and in India it is (1 year Pre-Sea + 18 Months…
Block hold loading and part-loaded conditions are terms used in the context of bulk carriers, which are specialized ships designed to transport bulk cargoes such as grain, coal, ore, and other dry commodities. Block hold loading refers to a loading method in which cargo is loaded in a way that creates a solid block of…
Pelorus is a nautical navigational instrument used for taking bearings and measuring angles between two objects, typically used for navigation and orientation at sea. It consists of a graduated circular disc with a sighting device mounted at its center, and is used to take bearings of celestial bodies or landmarks to determine the ship’s position….
The difference between Stiff ship and Tender ship is Explained in detail in this Post for your reference, The terms “stiff” and “tender” are used to describe a ship’s response to waves and sea conditions. A stiff ship is one that has a relatively small rolling motion in response to waves and sea conditions, while…
Anchor Swinging Circle is the area that a vessel can swing in when anchored. It is determined by the length of the anchor cable and the depth of the water. To draw or calculate the anchor swinging circle, follow these steps: It is important to note that the anchor swinging circle can be affected by…
Trim is the difference between the draughts forward and aft. When the forward and aft draughts are the same the ship is said to be on an even keel. Trim is an important consideration when loading and/or ballasting the ship. A small trim by the stern is desirable as most ships are expected to handle better in a…