MARPOL Annex-II
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MARPOL Annex-II

Annex II: Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk W.e.f-April 6, 1987 Marine pollution can be a blend of chemicals and trash, most of which comes from land and is washed or blown into the seas. This pollution effects the marine environment, the health of all organisms, and economic structures worldwide. As…

Why Not Nuclear Powered Merchant Ships?
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Why Not Nuclear Powered Merchant Ships?

Atomic energy was one of the most important breakthroughs in 20th century. It gave many opportunities to the man kind, which found its use in military. Many developed countries started building its own nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines. But why not nuclear-powered merchant ships? Why nuclear-powered reactors are preferred over diesel powered engines in warships?…

How does a Ship Stabilize Itself?
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How does a Ship Stabilize Itself?

You might have often seen videos or pictures of ships tipping from one side to the other and getting destabilize while moderate waves crash against the ship. Most of the times, this is because of a failure in one of their systems, the stabilizers. We’ll find out how do these stabilizers actually balance a ship…