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Natural Gas Transportation By Ships

Explanation of Natural Gas, Origin of this gas, processing and refining of the gas, how the gas is it transported and end users of the gas.

Published by Hiro1945 (498 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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Ancient Navigation Method Of Stick Charts

Stick Chart is an ancient navigation method which was used by early seafarers to help them locate different islands and sea routes. Stick charts are supposed to be known as the germinal seeds of the detailed maps that we use today. Find out more about stick charts.

Published by Raunekk (16,105 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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What Are Bark Boats?

Similar to skin boats in structure, the bark boats are more tough and reliable. Find out more about these amazing boats in the article inside.

Published by Raunekk (16,105 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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Prehistoric Boats: Rafts

Rafts are one of the very ancient boats that are still used extensively. It is just because of their simplicity and usefulness that rafts are still used in the present times. Find out the journey of rafts from prehistoric time to the present day in the article inside.

Published by Raunekk (16,105 pts ) on Nov 6, 2009 to
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What Are Coracles?

Coracle is a type of boat whose usage dates back to the prehistoric age. Read more about this spectacular ancient boat here.

Published by Raunekk (16,105 pts ) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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Design Of Skin Boats

Skin boat, as the name suggests, has animal skins used in its making. A type of a prehistoric boat, skin boats were used extensively in the olden days for transporting and hunting purposes. Find out about construction and types of skin boats in the article inside.

Published by Raunekk (16,105 pts ) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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Emissions From Marine Engines

Air pollution is a draggy term but a matter of grave concern in the present times and marine industry contributes a large percentage of the total air pollution that is emitted. Marine diesel engines are the main source of toxic pollutants. What are the components of these toxic pollutants? Read on.

Published by Raunekk (16,105 pts ) on Nov 3, 2009 to
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Ship Building & Design - An Overview

Do you know naval architecture was formulated by a man who had never constructed even a single ship in his life time? Surprising but true! The history of naval architecture is as intriguing as the field itself. Learn more about the history of this facinating field in the article inside.

Published by Raunekk (16,105 pts ) on Nov 3, 2009 to
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Dummies Guide to Marine Electrical Systems

What if you have to install a ships electrical system on your own? It may not be as difficult as you think. Learn the basic requirements such as where to start and the basic and vital elements you need to have.

Published by Raunekk (16,105 pts ) on Nov 3, 2009 to
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Dummies Guide to Emergency Power System on Ships

An emergency power system tackles all emergency conditions on ship by providing an uninterrupted supply of power.To ensure safety on ship utmost priority should be given to back up power sources and generators. Lets learn what does this emergency power system comprises of and stands for?

Published by Raunekk (16,105 pts ) on Nov 3, 2009 to
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