Guide to Merchant Ships

Queen Mary Ship Modern age merchant ships are equipped with the latest technology and high speed engines. The main purpose of these ships is to carry commercial goods and act as freight careers. This guide will talk about all things related to merchant ships, be it the largest Greek owned fleet or the glorious past of British merchant navy. Experts at Bright Hub are former mariners and marine engineers who can talk in depth about various aspects of merchant ships from their construction to their operation. The Bright Hub guide to merchant ships is a collection of well-written and edited articles that provide comprehensive information.

Image: Queen Mary by Bernie Condon

Advancement of Ship Building in the Ancient Time : From Mountain to the Sea

Wars are usually destructive but might have a silver lining in their cloud. This article describes and lists down the factors that lead to the European wars and how these wars helped...

Bilge Pumping Systems – SOLAS Regulations for Merchant Ships

Many seafarers are unaware of safety rules. IMO (International Maritime Organization) has set some regulations for the minimum number of Bilge Pumps and other requirements for bilge pumping system...

Hydraulic Starting Of Emergency Generators

Do you that the SOLAS regulations say that there should be a secondary means of starting the emergency generator? Know about these requirements and how are they implemented using hydraulic systems...

How to Join the US Merchant Marine

This article outlines the process of joining the US Merchant Marine. Read to find out what jobs are available in the Merchant Marine, who to contact to obtain them, and how to obtain the necessary licenses...

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....

Facts about the Suez Canal - Connecting East & West

Wondering how a canal can connect The East and The West part of the world...? Get to know about the suez canal, its construction,location, convoys and environmental impact, also how the canal acts...

At Sea Etiquette and Flag Rules

Sea etiquette, though a diminishing custom at sea, is staunchly followed by navy and merchant ships. Flags have been used for several purposes at sea since the start. For many sea going...

Treatment Of Sewage On Merchant Ships

Learn about the IMO Regulations for treatment and disposal of sewage...