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Merchant vessels sailing together was known as a convoy, much used in World War II, with escorting warships, and aircraft when possible.
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What term refers to restraints imposed on merchant vessels?
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What does MN stand for in the maritime industry?
MN stands for Merchant Navy in the maritime industry. It refers to the fleet of commercial vessels operated by private companies for transporting cargo and passengers across oceans and waterways. Members of the Merchant Navy are responsible for crewing these vessels and ensuring safe and efficient operations.
What refers to the heart while refers to the body vessels?
The coronary circulation refers to the heart. The systemic circulation refers to the other vessels in the body.
What is the definition of pirates?
Refers to people on sailing vessels who accost and attack other vessels, usually stealing the cargo of the vessel being attacked. Also means to illegally copy/reproduce the artistic works of someone else. Such as copying a CD or DVD and selling it for profit.
Cerebrovascular disease refers to a group of conditions that do what?
Cerebrovascular Disease refers to a group of conditions that come together to collectively affect blood flow to blood vessels in the brain, which can occur from narrowing of blood vessels and even the formation of blood clots.
What are Badjao?
The Badjao refers to an indigenous ethnic group of Maritime Southeast Asia. The Badjao continue to live a seaborne lifestyle, making use of small wooden sailing vessels.
What is the difference between Merchant Navy and Navy Force?
Navy force is military. Warships, Aircraft Carriers, submarines etc. 'Merchant navy' refers to commercial vessels. So shipping: oil tankers, container ships, bulk carriers etc. Also passenger ships which include cruise ships and ferries. Also small offshore support vessels which work with offshore oil rigs are included.
What is a local hazardous for sailing vessels?
A local hazard for sailing vessels refers to any specific danger in a particular area that can adversely affect navigation and safety on water. This includes obstacles like submerged rocks, shallow waters, strong currents, or hazardous weather conditions. Mariners must be aware of these hazards to avoid accidents and ensure safe passage. Local navigation charts and advisories are essential tools for identifying and mitigating these risks.
Mercator sailing in nautical?
Mercator Sailing refers to technique used to deal with the problem of course and distance in the maritime world.
Can a other than honorable discharge from the military stop you from becoming a merchant seaman?
Not necessarily in the commercial merchant fleet, but for the Merchant Marine, yes. The U.S. Merchant Marine is actually a branch of the Armed Forces.
Intercostal refers to?
Intercostal is a set of blood vessels. The blood vessels gives blood flow to the ribs.
Is a vasoconstrictor a drug the enlarges blood vessels?
False. "Vaso" refers to vessels and "constrictor" means narrowing.
