The stewardship department is crucial for a ship’s operation, providing food, clean clothing, and supplies. It includes the buyer, cook, housekeepers, and delegate department, responsible for money, supplies, cooking, cleaning, and sanitation. They play a significant role in maintaining morale and smooth running of the ship. The stewardship department on a ship is not a […]
The ship’s deck crew has officers who play a leadership role and keep things running safely. The first mate is responsible for the crew and supervises the boss of the deck crew. The second mate determines the ship’s location and heading, while the third mate is responsible for security. All officers have a four-hour sailing […]
Container ships are designed to transport shipping containers, which can hold a variety of goods. The technique was perfected in the 1950s by Malcolm McLean, who moved only the container onto the ship. Container ship storage is measured in TEUs, and the containers are labeled and tracked electronically. These ships have risks and environmental impacts. […]
Liberty Ships were mass-produced vessels designed to carry goods across the sea during WWII. They were easy to make quickly due to welding and became a strategic asset for the Allies, countering German efforts to disrupt supply lines. The ships were made by the US and the UK and had real naval guns for defense. […]
Cruise ships vary in size, amenities, and destinations, with options ranging from large floating resorts to small, intimate vessels. Traditional, mega, small, ocean, river, luxury, adventure, and expeditionary ships offer something for every traveler, from standard services to remote and exotic destinations. There are many types of cruise ships available for every traveler. Vessels vary […]
A naval architect designs and plans ships, works with engineers during construction, and evaluates ship performance after completion. The job involves three main tasks: design, construction, and follow-up. A naval architect is a person who works on ships through the various stages of design and construction, as well as following up after the task is […]
