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Marine Insight 360 is a maritime knowledge and careers platform covering ship operations, marine engineering, seafarer careers, safety, regulation, ports and practical onboard guidance. Its editorial work is built around useful explanations for seafarers, cadets, shipping companies and maritime readers.

The publication organises maritime content into practical topic hubs, including marine machinery, merchant navy careers, shipboard operations, maritime glossary terms, ports, suppliers and company directories. Each guide is edited to support clear search intent, internal linking and accessible explanations for readers who need reliable maritime context.

Articles by Marine Insight 360(692)

Mooring Buoys: A Comprehensive Guide

Mooring Buoys: A Comprehensive Guide

In the vast, ever-shifting expanse of the ocean, keeping a vessel exactly where you want it is both an art and a science. For centuries, sailors relied…

Oct 4·5 min read
SOLAS: Safety of Life at Sea - Ultimate Guide

SOLAS: Safety of Life at Sea - Ultimate Guide

The sinking of the Titanic is best known to the public for the number of deaths in a single shipping accident and for the fact that it sank on its maiden…

Oct 3·9 min read
Steering Gear in Ship: Types, Uses, How it Works

Steering Gear in Ship: Types, Uses, How it Works

A steering gear is a machine on a ship that controls the ship's movement from the left (port) to the right (starboard) when the ship is moving. When the…

Oct 3·9 min read
IALA Buoyage System - All Types Defined

IALA Buoyage System - All Types Defined

Developing a IALA Buoyage system worldwide is essential for safe navigation at sea. Just as traffic lights guide drivers on roads, buoys, and lighthouses…

Oct 1·6 min read
What Is World's 14th Largest Cruise Ship?

What Is World's 14th Largest Cruise Ship?

MSC World Europa is the 14th largest cruise ship in the world. As the flagship of MSC Cruises' world class, it boasts an impressive array of features and…

Sep 30·9 min read
MSC Irina: World’s Biggest Cargo Ship

MSC Irina: World’s Biggest Cargo Ship

The world's biggest cargo ship, MSC Irina, has entered operation. It is the largest container ship in terms of TEU capacity (more than 24,300) and is one…

Sep 28·5 min read
What Are Types of Waves Ocean?

What Are Types of Waves Ocean?

The ocean and waves are so wonderful and important to those who surf and have fun in one of nature’s most amazing playgrounds. However, for surfing…

Sep 27·7 min read
Seawise Giant: World’s Biggest Ship

Seawise Giant: World’s Biggest Ship

In the 1980s, a giant supertanker named the Seawise Giant took to the seas. It was the largest ship in the world, more than 1,500 feet long and taller…

Sep 25·5 min read
Top 10 Container Shipping Companies

Top 10 Container Shipping Companies

A slump in global production and export orders led to a modest increase in container traffic in 2019, while the COVID-19 pandemic further impacted global…

Sep 24·6 min read
Typhoon Class (Type 941) - World’s Biggest Submarine

Typhoon Class (Type 941) - World’s Biggest Submarine

The nuclear-powered Typhoon ballistic missile submarines are the largest submarines ever built.

Sep 23·5 min read
RoRo Ships Types and Operations Guide

RoRo Ships Types and Operations Guide

RoRo ships, which stand for "Roll On/Roll Off," are an extremely efficient way to move cargo and vehicles overseas. They have become an integral part of…

Sep 20·9 min read
Water Transportation: Types, Advantage & Disadvantage

Water Transportation: Types, Advantage & Disadvantage

Water transportation is known for transporting people, goods, and mail by barges, boats, ships, or sailboats across seas, oceans, lakes, canals, rivers,…

Sep 19·6 min read