India, with its extensive coastline of over 7,500 kilometers and a rich maritime heritage, has always played a pivotal role in global maritime activities. As the world continues to rely […]
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, in the United States, just before 8:00 a.m. (local time) on Sunday, December 7, 1941. At […]
The Role of Filipino Seafarers in Global Shipping The Philippines is renowned as a leading provider of seafarers to the global maritime industry. With a long-standing maritime tradition and a […]
The maritime and marine industries are critical to global commerce, with commercial ships transporting around 90% of the world’s trade. As the demand for skilled mariners continues to grow, maritime […]
Iran, with its strategic geographical location and access to three major bodies of water—the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Caspian Sea—holds a significant position in the maritime […]
Marine propulsion is the mechanism or system used to generate thrust to move a watercraft through water. While paddles and sails are still used on some smaller boats, most modern […]
In the wake of rising global security concerns, particularly those related to maritime activities, the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code stands as a pivotal framework established to […]
Fire pumps on ships are essential components of a ship’s firefighting system, designed to assist the crew in combating emergency fire situations. These pumps, commonly referred to as Marine FiFi […]
The Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea have been interconnected through a web of trade routes and cultural exchanges dating back to antiquity. These storied waters witnessed the rise and […]
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, MARPOL, is a key international marine environmental convention aimed at minimizing pollution of the oceans and seas from ships. This […]
