The US Merchant Marine is a vital part of the nation’s economy and security, transporting goods and people across the world’s oceans and waterways. The US Merchant Marine consists of privately-owned ships that fly the US flag and are registered in the US, as well as the US mariners who crew them. The US Merchant […]
Load Line and tonnage marks are physical indication on side of ship and it indicates how much it can be loaded safely. Here we are going to discuss about various kinds of load line and tonnage marks on ship. It is mandatory to have such markings and they are 25 mm thick. They can of […]
Abhiram Oak is a Merchant Navy officer and currently sailing. Due to travel restrictions imposed by the lockdown he was unable to sign off on time, and thus is stuck on ship since then. Originally planned to get off the ship in month of March, so that he can be at home during the times […]
