Ships

Introducing the World of Maritime Trade: A Comprehensive Guide to Vessel Types The vast expanse of our oceans serves as a global highway, connecting nations and facilitating the exchange of goods and resources on an unprecedented scale. At the heart of this bustling network of maritime trade are an array of specialized ships, each designed to transport specific types of cargo efficiently and safely. From towering container ships to mighty crude oil tankers, the diversity of vessels is a testament to the complexity and sophistication of the global shipping industry. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the fascinating world of maritime trade, presenting a concise synopsis of the key ship types that navigate our oceans. So, join us as

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MASC Golf Outing

Maritime Association of South Carolina This year we returned to the Links at Stono Ferry for another round of golf for our Annual Golf Outing. We’d like to thank our generous sponsors for your support and we want our teams to know they make each year a great time! Continue to MASC image gallery.

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Photo of the Week New York

Port of New York and New Jersey terminals shut early as smoke engulfs US northeast Smoke emanating from wildfires in Canada has severely impacted air quality and visibility in the US northeast and has forced container terminals in the port of New York and New Jersey to close early on Wednesday.

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Oil Tanker

How An Oil Tanker Works And Designed An oil tanker is a ship designed for the bulk transport of oil or its products. There are two basic types of oil tankers, crude tankers, and product tankers. Crude tankers move large quantities of unrefined crude oil from its point of extraction to refineries. Product tankers generally much smaller are designed to move refined products from refineries to points near consuming markets. The size classes range from inland or coastal tankers to the ultra-large crude carriers. In this video, 3D Living Studio focus on an ultra large crude tanker..

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Leader of the Pack

Hapag-Lloyd: There’s no doubt about it, our seafarers are enjoying some perks and benefits that normal workers ashore don’t have. 🌊🚢 Seeing dolphins is one of them – and really special. Our seafarer spotted this dolphin when our vessel was en route from Cartagena, Colombia to Santos, Brazil! 🇨🇴 → 🇧🇷

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