History of Clippers Ship Clipper, a vessel that travels very fast. The term, probably derived from the verb clip (to move quickly), was first used in the United States shortly after the War of 1812 to refer to a type of vessel previously described as Virginia-built or pilot-built. After the 1830s, the word “clipper” came […]
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In a significant maritime incident, the Liberia-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 capsized approximately 38 nautical miles off the coast of Kochi, Kerala, on May 25, 2025. The vessel, en route from Vizhinjam to Kochi, was carrying 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous materials and 12 containing calcium carbide. Additionally, the ship had 84.44 metric
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In a landmark event for Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, Stornoway Port welcomed the MS Queen Anne on Thursday, May 22, 2025—the largest cruise ship ever to dock at the harbor. The Cunard Line vessel, measuring 323 meters in length and weighing 113,000 gross tons, arrived as part of its British Isles itinerary. The Queen Anne’s visit
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The Bay of Biscay, with an area of 223,000 square kilometers, is a large area of the North Atlantic Ocean located on the western coast of Europe. It borders France to the east and Spain to the south. The Celtic Sea is located to the north of the Bay of Biscay. The southern part of
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In a groundbreaking move, Denmark has initiated the world’s first trial of remote pilotage, allowing maritime pilots to guide vessels from shore without boarding them. This 18-month program, developed by DanPilot in collaboration with maritime technology company Danelec, aims to enhance safety, reduce emissions, and improve operational efficiency in maritime navigation. Traditionally, maritime pilots board
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The shipping and maritime industry has contributed to the world’s prosperity. However, the number of seawomen working in the industry is very limited. Most women are reluctant to join this difficult profession for many of the reasons mentioned above. However, some of them excel at sea and hold their heads high. A seafaring career does
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Explanation of the Leeward and Windward Sides of Ships Wind plays a vital role in sailing. In the Age of Navigation, which lasted nearly 400 years, wind was the main force that propelled ships (from commercial to military). Although the wind’s effect on sailing ships as the basis of propulsion has been replaced by mechanical
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The Secret History of Bioluminescence In the late 1990s, marine biologist Stephen Haddock visited fellow scientist Osamu Shimomura at his laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Both researchers were fascinated by bioluminescence: light produced by chemical reactions in living organisms, most notably fireflies, but also found in fungi and various marine organisms. Haddock recalls that at
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The STS Leeuwin II, Western Australia’s renowned sail training vessel, has embarked on a significant restoration journey after sustaining extensive damage in a collision with a container ship at Fremantle Port nine months ago. On August 30, 2024, the 333-meter container ship Maersk Shekou collided with the moored Leeuwin II during challenging weather conditions, including
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What is a Triple Hull Vessels? Triple Hull Vessels have always been and will always be synonymous with ships. This is due to various reasons, including convenience and simplicity, low cost and large capacity, ease of construction, and user acceptance. However, over the years, there has been a growing demand to explore non-traditional design types
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