One future problem, which has not been adequately addressed, is the problem of fumes and smoke from the combustion of composite materials. Composite materials are truly a great human achievement in materials science, but as we use these materials in more and more places, we need to be very aware Read more…
You may have a lot of experience for the cruise jobs you are applying for and you can have all the right skills. However, it may cost you the job if you do not have the right personality. An exceptional combination of skills and ethics is what employers are looking Read more…
start file Model ships or model boats to build or collect is an exciting and fascinating hobby for any age. Some ship models or boat models are made with kits that range from very difficult for skilled craftsmen to easy kits for beginners or kids. Some hobbyists sculpt their own Read more…
London was the starting base for that year’s Cutty Sark Tall Ship Race which took entrants up the River Thames and across the North Sea bed to Hamburg. From there, in Race 2, the ships proceeded to the nearby port of Cuxhaven, along the western coast of Denmark, and around Read more…
Even though life can get hectic, it’s important to take time to relax and unwind. If you’re not the kind of person who sits in front of the TV every night after work, but would like to do something in your spare time that doesn’t involve running to the mall, Read more…
They float through the chilling pages of the many threads of the sea – ghost ships that sail forever to haunt the living seas. But once, in the English Channel, a real ghost ship sailed. The story began with a collision in a thick fog. The two ships that collided Read more…
Consider Ships Within 24 Hours – What Does That Mean? We’ve heard of shipping being a convenient and reliable method of delivery, but you must ask yourself what is special or different about it. Well, the goods that are shipped are goods most likely purchased online and then delivered through Read more…
The brigantine was a powerful type of ship that was highly sought after by pirates. The ship weighed about 150 tons, and was capable of carrying 10 to 12 guns and a crew of up to 100 men. These ships were for the great pirates who did not have to Read more…
Cruise Travel 2006 will see the launch of a number of new vessels. Six of the large cruise lines will introduce new ships. Here’s a quick rundown of the six new cruise ships for 2006. Dutch American cruise ship Noordham With an expected launch date of February 22nd, Holland America Read more…
People are getting sick and infected every day across the country and around the world. Some of these people will need a medical flight on a fixed-wing aircraft. These special planes are configured like flying hospitals or intensive care units “ICUs” in the sky. They transport the sick and wounded Read more…