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Radio Officers Jobs - Then & Now
The article describes the history and current status of communication in the marine industry and the job profile of the radio officers that are entrusted with these responsibilities.

Published by priya18 (74 pts ) on Jun 12, 2009 to
Marine Engineering Articles
Dangers in Marine Navigation: The Physics of Rogue Waves II
What are the different types of rogue waves? Where does physics fit into the equation, and what is the criteria for determining if a wave is "rogue" or "tame"?

Published by Dr. Crystal Cooper (3,412 pts ) on May 27, 2009 to
Marine Engineering Articles
The Roots of Marine Navigation - Part I
The word “Navigation” traces its roots to the Sanskrit "Navgathi“. Indian maritime history is five thousand years old- The Indus Valley Civilisation at Lothal had a ‘dry dock’ around 2300BCE, Kautilya’s ‘Arthshashtra’ talks about the development of waterways and the Rig Veda mentions trade routes.

Published by Manu (1,947 pts ) on Apr 6, 2009 to
Marine Engineering Articles
Celestial Navigation - Concept and Use for Marine Navigation
A ship in the ocean is surrounded only by seawater so how did the earlier sailors found their way without the modern paraphernalia? Although sailing close to land has always been easier once landmarks become visible, sailing in the open sea has involved using the planets and the stars as landmarks.

Published by Manu (1,947 pts ) on Jan 23, 2009 to
Marine Engineering Articles
GPS Navigation and Its Use on Board Ships
GPS- the Global Positioning System, has revolutionised position fixing at sea. Here is a simple explanation on how the system works and why it is close to indispensible to mariners today.

Published by Manu (1,947 pts ) on Jan 21, 2009 to
Marine Engineering Articles