On the open oceans we have developed vehicles to transport goods and people alike since the colonial days. Today, specialized parts and equipment keep marine vessels afloat and passengers safe. Unlike the smaller boat, a ship has much more cargo or passenger capacity; it is only because of modern technology that such vehicles are able to exist as a reliable, trusted form of transportation. Here is how marine services keep ships up-to-date and working around the clock.

Shipping and Transportation

The modern transoceanic trade industry is able to transport high-quantities of goods between countries specifically because of the high standard that ocean liners are built in accord with; this means outfitting the ship with stronger plating and a higher freeboard to withstand the rough seas and brutal conditions. Due to the nature of these voyages, these ocean liners are specifically built to have larger capacities for fuel, victuals, and general stores for consumption over long voyages. Some ocean liners are dedicated to “line voyages” which centers on transporting passengers from one point to another instead of traditional round trips. After every trip, technicians thoroughly inspect the vehicle for damages or if there is a need for any marine engine spare parts. Thanks to dedicated service technicians, global trade will never be the same again.

Cruises

What would business be without pleasure? Americans spend roughly $29.4 billion every year on cruising, making it one of the tourism industry’s most popular activities. Cruise ships sometimes start off life as an ocean liner such as the cruise ships Marco Polo and Mona Lisa. For those unfamiliar, a cruise is designed as a pleasure voyage with the ship’s own amenities and destinations combining to form an extended, open-ocean vacation. The cruise ships of today must sacrifice buoyancy and other seaworthy factors in order to cater to the tourists. Like the cruise liners before them, cruise ships are carefully checked and maintained between voyages; the crew must assure that there is an ample supply of marine engine spare parts in case of an emergency. If necessary, cruise ships can make an emergency stop for full repair services; this may call for dry docking repairs, which allow crew members to repair hull breaches. Thanks to trusted technicians and the modern transportation technology of today, cruise liners and ships help keep business and pleasure from tipping out of balance!