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| How Do You Put A Ship To Work? | 3/26/2007 | Carl Alexander |
Q: If you own a container, bulk or cargo vessel, how do you get freight or put it to work without ...
A: James, Marine shipping is outside my field so I can't give you complete information about this but ...
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| s s smpire hail | 3/1/2007 | Carl Alexander |
Q: do u have a picture of this vessel ? and do u have list of crew ? my great uncle ...
A: If you are referring to to Empire Hail, I doubt a photo exists. My Step Father was a WWII Merchant ...
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| fuel consumtion in ocean shipping | 1/5/2007 | Bruce Biddulph |
Q: would you please be so kind as to let me know about the fuel consumption of a merchant vessel per ...
A: It isn't an easy one to answer as many factors come into play - how loaded the vessel is, weather ...
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| effect of rising crude price on shipping industry | 12/19/2006 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: what was the effect of rising crude oil price in last few on month on shipping industry as a whole
A: Of course crude oil price increase will translate to higher fuel oil prices. But so does everything ...
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| Sloping Windows | 12/14/2006 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: Why do the windows on a ships bridge slope forwards?
A: I suppose it is to give a better view. On the bridge, the officers have to see what is going on ...
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| Shipping Lubricant Products | 11/27/2006 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: I would like to know what method is normally used to ship lubricant products made from crude oil and ...
A: Actually it depends on the packaging of the lubricant. If it is in drums, then this is considered ...
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| ship acceleration | 11/22/2006 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: Approximately how long does it take a cargo ship to reach its cruising speed from a dead stop?
A: If there is a need to, for example in an emergency to avoid a collision or something, the ship can ...
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| ships centrifugal window /offical name? | 11/17/2006 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: Follow-up question; Can you tell me of any other commonly used names for the 'clear view window'. ...
A: I am not aware of any other name. Maybe some people may give it their own nickname, like what you ...
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| Obtaining a Job on a Ship | 9/1/2006 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: I am planning to enroll in a Maritime Academy, but before I do I would like to try out the life ...
A: 1. I think the best way for you to try out the life on board a ship is by enrolling at a Maritime ...
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| foodservice | 8/13/2006 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: on cargo - Do you apply with the shipping company or is the catering out-sourced to other companies? ...
A: On cargo ships, you apply directly to the shipping company. Basically, you are part of the crew of ...
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| foodservice | 8/13/2006 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: Were do the foodservice managers and chefs get their jobs on board maritime vessels? Is maritime ...
A: Perhaps this question could be divided into 2 types of maritime vessels: Passenger ships and cargo ...
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| life of a marine engineer | 7/23/2006 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: Can u describr the life of a marine engineer throughout the year?
A: You can find most of the life of a marine engineer at http://www.free-marine.com When a marine ...
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| Crude oil price impact | 6/4/2006 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: What is the crude oil price impact on shipping industry or ocean freight?
A: Ship's main engine and boilers run on heavy fuel oil and electrical generators run on diesel oil. ...
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| about shipping fuel costs | 4/4/2006 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: Mr. Yoon I want to know in the shipping industry (ferry, cargo, etc), which kind of fuel is ...
A: Generally, diesel fuel is used in medium speed and high speed diesel engines in smaller ships like ...
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| Ship's Bridge Window | 2/23/2006 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: I have always wondered what the round device is in one or two of the windows of a large ship's ...
A: The round device acts something like a windscreen wiper on an automobile. Instead of using rubber ...
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| Shipping | 12/7/2005 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: This probably has a really obvious answer, apologies in advance. With the rising costs of diesel and ...
A: Unfortunately, the truth is, there is no cargo that is not in a hurry. Everybody wants fast, fast, ...
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| Oil product shipping | 9/1/2005 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: .. I wanted to understand the implications of changing products in a oil tanker. More specifically, ...
A: The answer is yes. Changing product is quite common. For the stated product, I do not forsee that ...
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| What are chances of small freighter being robbed? | 7/27/2005 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: I'm considering taking a cruise on a small freighter for serveral weeks and safety is a concern. ...
A: Can I suggest that you visit http://www.free-marine.com/i3pirates.htm where you will find some ...
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| trow boats? | 3/20/2005 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: a question regarding a type of ship or on catching fish: There are boats that take a net, and just ...
A: The word you want is trawler. I am not involved in trawling, but I do know that sometimes these ...
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| Boats | 3/13/2005 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: How do boats float? What makes them float? Thanks! Melanie
A: It's the same way a empty glass bottle can float. Any object will float if the weight of the water ...
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| cargo ship fuel composition | 2/21/2005 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: i'm currently in my 3rd yr at university and need to find information on the chemical composition of ...
A: I do not have the actual composition, but they are called Bunker C oil. Oil companies should be able ...
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| Can you tell me the life of early sailor | 12/10/2004 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: I really want to know the lifestyle of early sailor. What were they doing when they were in the ship ...
A: Not sure how early is early, during the days of sail? Anyway, I would not have any extra knowledge ...
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| Marine Engineer Training | 10/28/2004 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: I am about to undergo the training for 5th engineer. I have completed my graduation in mechanical ...
A: The STCW-95 code stands for Standards of Training and Certification of Watchkeepers. The IMO, or ...
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| Rations on a brig in 1872? | 2/26/2004 | Nigel Maynard |
Q: I realize that this may be completely off topic for you, but do you know anything about the way food ...
A: This is a bit outside my field but here goes. Before the invention of the refrigerator (you have to ...
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| ocean freight rates | 2/17/2004 | B.G.S.NARAYAN, B.E.,M.S.(Shipping and port mgmt.) |
Q: I am interested in exporting to Central America. I am very new to this venture and in order to get ...
A: This is Narayan from INDIA aged 23.. Since the origin and destination of the cargo has not been ...
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| Collision Regulations | 2/12/2004 | Nigel Maynard |
Q: I am doing a sailing navigation course at the moment and my instructor could not answer these odd ...
A: There a basically two ways a vessel can be not under command and they are loss of engine or loss of ...
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| cbm calculation | 2/10/2004 | B.G.S.NARAYAN, B.E.,M.S.(Shipping and port mgmt.) |
Q: can you tell me how to calculate cbm (metric)for ocean cargo?
A: This is Narayan.In general all cargoes are measured either in weight (mass) or by volume (cbm),which ...
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| Europes Largest Ports | 11/17/2003 | B.G.S.NARAYAN, B.E.,M.S.(Shipping and port mgmt.) |
Q: I'm trying to find out which Europes largest ports are cruise-wise, or at least where I could find ...
A: This is narayan B.E..,M.S. doing my shipping and port management . i could not follow your question ...
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| Shipping | 9/15/2003 | Nigel Maynard |
Q: I work as shipping agent. Would you please clarify/explain to distinguish about breast lines, spring ...
A: I'll try to be brief. A breast line is a rope (or wire) that comes from any part of the ship and ...
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| Engineer Training Materials | 8/9/2003 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: I am writing for my boyfriend who is a QMED. He is training for his engineers license and is ...
A: I have just written an e-book titled, "General Engineering Knowledge Notes" that can be downloaded ...
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| fuel consumtion | 6/17/2003 | Nigel Maynard |
Q: could you please tell me how far a cruise ship (ie big cruise ship)can travel on 1 gallon of diesel ...
A: I was once on a large oil tanker that used 54 Tonnes per day. Once you know the tonnes per day ...
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| Steam ships | 6/1/2003 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: We would like to know what the SS in front of a ships name stands for and where we can find that ...
A: The SS stands for steam ship. You have already mentioned that in your title. Similarly, MV stand for ...
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| General Questions | 11/4/2002 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: 1)How many people typically work aboard a vessle at one time? 2)do you get to pick your crew, if not ...
A: You can find out more about the life on board ship at http://marworld.tripod.com 1. It depends on ...
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| Life At Sea | 8/25/2002 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: My name is Alex. I plan to be a deck officer in about 6 years, after completion of college, i am now ...
A: This is very technical, but I will try to answer. When a ship floats motionless on water, there are ...
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| Careers in the maritime industry | 7/11/2002 | Nigel Maynard |
Q: I am required to do a project on "careers in shipping",Iwould like to know what prospects exist for ...
A: The shipping industry in Europe is completely non sexist. Equal opportunities exist for all. On ...
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| fire on board ship | 6/3/2002 | Thomas Yoon |
Q: I am currently writing a screenplay about a Marine Officer. I want to write a short scene at the ...
A: One likely scenerio for a fire to break out would be a leak at the high pressure fuel pipe of a ...
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| life of a marine engineer | 2/9/2002 | jacques du-pont |
Q: respected sir i am a student of marine engineering in india in my first year.I would be greatful to ...
A: very good question,normally u stay 6 months on board.it is a lot of work.Bearable or not,pretty much ...
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| Types of ships / vesels | 2/8/2002 | jacques du-pont |
Q: Would like to know the various types of ships and vessels. For instance - what are bulk carriers and ...
A: okay, bulk carriers or bulkies(industry term) are ships that transport cargo types like coal,ores of ...
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| maritime employment | 2/5/2002 | Nigel Maynard |
Q: I have been recently discharged from the US.Navy and am looking at getting into the civilian side of ...
A: A couple of points before I start to answer. First, I am British and know very little about the US ...
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| longitude | 1/11/2002 | Nigel Maynard |
Q: I know that to calculate longitude a sailor can do it by comparing his noon position of the Sun , ...
A: This is an extremely complex question. In fact it is one that eluded navigators for centuries ...
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