Terminology used by the shipping industry

Strange names are associated with things that you will find in the shipping industry. Modules in this section will introduce you to the terminology used. Photograph: Teekay Corporation Ships and equipment aboard ships Parts of ships Describing the position of an object from on board a ship Relative positions aboard ships Photograph: African Marine Solutions (AMSOL)…

Learning Outcome 1: Maritime World

About 70 percent of the world’s surface is covered by water. Most countries need to trade across the oceans, and ships are used for about 92 percent of the world’s trade. South Africa also uses ships to move over 90 percent of our imports (cargoes that come into the country) and exports (cargoes that are…