Category: Through the lens
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Upwelling
Upwelling is an oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler and usually nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface, replacing the warmer, usually nutrient-depleted surface water. The upwelling in the specific regions results in high levels of primary productivity and thus, fishery production. About 1/4th of the total global marine fish catches come from…
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Use of Anchor in Berthing, at Berth and Casting off
An anchor is extremely useful safety equipment usable in both, normal as well as critical operations. They say, “Never go ashore with anchors in your pipes”. This means that the anchor is usable as a last resort towards preventing the ship from grounding. The anchor, in normal operations can be used to; hold the ship…
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Why Does A Tropical Storm Re-Curve?
Out at sea, it is a matter of vital importance that the presence of a storm is detected as soon as signs appear or should I say that the storm has started developing. It is equally important that the location of its centre is established at the earliest. It is preferred but not always possible…