In the past, only smaller ships were used in the marine industry. However, things have changed, as large vessels now transport large amounts of goods. However, these large vessels cannot turn, especially in narrow passages. That’s where the tugboats come in handy. Interestingly, there are different types of tugboats used at sea. These types…
Small vessels can easily dock or berth in ports. However, large vessels with significant oil or gas transportation capacity are massive. Maneuvering them in ports is very challenging. As a result, the single-point mooring method is useful, as it allows vessels to stay in open water. But how do Single Point Mooring (SPM) Offshore Operations…
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In offshore oil and gas field development, FPSOs are typically positioned in a fixed sea area for long-term oil and gas extraction. Due to limitations on riser deflection, the FPSO’s displacement range is also relatively restricted. FPSOs can be positioned using multi-point mooring, a simple and inexpensive system, but it is highly dependent on local…
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Are you looking for the top 8 famous straits worldwide? If so, you’ve hit the right page. Straits are indeed vital water bodies. They connect different oceans and allow us to trade worldwide through ships and vessels. Currently, the whole world uses these straits for shipping and trade. Without them, every country would have to…
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The days are gone when the marine industries were very small. The ships were small with very limited cargo-carrying capacity. Things have changed, and the marine industry has become more versatile. Large ships and vessels carry tons of loads with ease. Different sizes of ships bring a discussion on gross tonnage vs net tonnage vs…
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As you can see, ships move millions of tons of goods across the globe. However, there is a safe weight limit for each vessel; a ship cannot support an infinite amount of weight. If this safe limit is exceeded, the ship will sink, and an accident will result. Deadweight tonnage can help with it. However,…
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Various pieces of equipment are used in maritime operations. This equipment makes ships travel more safely in bodies of water. Among these, buoys are particularly important. However, many people don’t know much about these devices, and they often ask: What are buoys, and why are they so important? Answering this question is crucial because…
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When starting dredging work, many beginners ask: What is a dredging hose, and why is it so important? Actually, dredging is an essential activity in marine, mining, and construction projects. It involves moving sand, mud, gravel, and other materials from one place to another. To make this process smooth and safe, industries rely on dredging…
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Hoses come in different types and serve different needs. Some of them are big and used at a professional scale, i.e., marine hoses. On the other hand, some hoses are smaller in diameter and are used in homes. The water pressure in these small hoses can get too low. This brings a question: How to…
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With rising popularity, oil demand is increasing. That’s where companies find oil resources or fields, everywhere from land to ocean. Extraction of oil from land-based oil fields is easier. However, when extracting oil from the ocean, companies use FPSOs. But here is the question: what is floating production storage and offloading (FPSO)? FPSO is…