Tag: Marine

General Quarters

General Quarters: Preparing a Ship for Action General Quarters: Preparing a Ship for Action Few phrases in naval history carry as much urgency as “General... Read More

The Scullery Maid

The Scullery Maid: An Unsung Worker of the Maritime World The Scullery Maid: An Unsung Worker of the Maritime World When discussing maritime history, attention... Read More

The Wench

The Winch: A Vital Tool in Maritime Shipping The Winch: A Vital Tool in Maritime Shipping While modern ships are equipped with sophisticated navigation systems... Read More

The Barometer

The Barometer and Boating: Reading the Pressure of the Sea The Barometer and Boating: Reading the Pressure of the Sea Weather has always been one... Read More

Red Skies at Night

Red Skies at Night: The Sailor’s Ancient Weather Warning Red Skies at Night: The Sailor’s Ancient Weather Warning For centuries, sailors have looked to the... Read More

EPIRBs

EPIRBs: Lifelines in Maritime Emergencies EPIRBs: Lifelines in Maritime Emergencies In the vast and often unpredictable environment of the sea, emergencies can unfold quickly and... Read More

The Astrolabe

The Astrolabe: Navigating by the Stars The Astrolabe: Navigating by the Stars Long before satellites and electronic navigation systems, mariners relied on the heavens to... Read More

The Marine Chronometer

The Marine Chronometer: Timekeeping That Changed Navigation The Marine Chronometer: Timekeeping That Changed Navigation The marine chronometer stands as one of the most important inventions... Read More

The Design That May Have Doomed the Titan Sub

Source: The Design That May Have Doomed the Titan Sub – The New York Times Read More

Alarming levels of microplastics in stranded marine life

Source: New study reveals alarming levels of microplastics in stranded marine life | eKathimerini.com Read More

Oregon State Marine Board endorses tweaks to wakesurfing zones

Source: Pamplin Media Group – Oregon State Marine Board endorses tweaks to wakesurfing zones Read More