Articles related to "Bilge"

Oil in bilge water can have major impacts on the marine environment. Diesel and petrol are particularly toxic, but lubricant and hydraulic oils are also very damaging.

Üç Maymun (Three Monkeys) follows a fairly standard Hitchcockian formula: the wrong person(s) at the wrong time becomes carried away by events beyond their control.

Preventive maintenance and proactive bilge care will greatly reduce the environmental impact of inadvertent oil discharge from boats.

Here are ten ways boaters can reduce their effect on the environment and support clean boating practices.

Simple precautions can keep your vessel safe from the dangers posed by flammable vapors. Learn more about small craft ventilation systems.

Sudden changes in the weather or broken or lost equipment could be cause for an emergency situation on the water. Learn how to be prepared for enjoyment and emergencies.

On January 18, 2009 the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama will be kicked off at Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. with music and entertainment televised on HBO.

The marine PriorityStart system monitors excessive battery voltage drain and disconnects the battery before it can go dead.

Taking a few extra steps now in winterizing your boat will make it easier to prepare and return to the water next season.

Shipping industry bilge tanks release destructive invasive species in U.S.waterways. Watercraft owners scramble to remove nonnative species and stop the invasion.

Impacts of introduced marine pests on local waters can be irreversible. There are a number of actions local boaties can take to reduce the spread of invasive species.

Strange things are happening in Tinker's Cover, Maine. An old bar-owner is found in the bay, his strange relatives arrive from Ireland, and crows are appearing everywhere

There are many things boaters can do to reduce the impact they have on the marine environment and become greener sailors.

Boaters and governmental agencies shut down their boating operations every year for the winter. Proper preparation after haul out will make spring commissioning easier.

Many boaters prefer to leave their vessels in the water for the off-season. Here are a few pointers to make the process more successful.

Boaters can take several positive steps to protect their vessel from the risk of fire or explosion caused by gasoline vapors.

Using chemical-based cleaning products on boats can cause major damage to the marine environment. However, there are environmentally friendly alternatives available.

No boater wants to have to send a mayday call, but everyone on board, including school-aged children, should know how to use the VHF radio and summon help.

An Australian company is distributing an electrolytic corrosion (electrolysis) prevention kit that could prevent damage to boats and improve marina safety.

Thru-hull fittings can pose a huge problem if they fail. Learn how to reduce the chance of this occurring and how to handle a failure while underway.

Recent events in Valdez Harbor remind boaters to take precautions in winter moorage and storage

Learn more about charter boat safety and efforts made to improve it for crew and passengers on uninspected passenger vessels

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association has released an informative video on how to control flooding onboard boats. Material presented is suitable for all boaters.

Sea kayaks have several important features of interest to paddlers. Here is a description of the basic components found in a sea kayak.

The competitors for this years Palme d'Or have been announced, featuring established European auteurs and cinematic upstarts both old and new.

One of the most anticipated films at the 62nd annual Festival De Cannes is Terry Gilliam's surreal morality tale,The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.

Laurent Cantet's French film The Class is hailed a masterpiece by the 2008 Palme d'Or Jury at Cannes.

The Alaska Marine Advisory Service has published a guide for clean boating that is appropriate for boaters everywhere.

Recreational boaters need to deal with the same stability issues experienced by commercial mariners. Addressing vessel stability will make your next trip safer.

There are two broad types of corrosion in vessels, galvanic corrosion and electrolysis. Boat owners can do a number of things to protect their floating investments.

Continued problems have been reported by boaters using ethanol blended gasoline. Mitigate many of these issues with a little proactive work on your boat.

Spring commissioning involves many different systems found on your boat. We explore maintenance of inboard engines and boat trailers in this article.

A glossary of commonly used terms and phrase related to invasive and aquatic nuisance species

As winter approaches, and Jet Skis are pulled out of the water for the last time, the owner must prepare his Ski for storage.

Here is an outline of actions and items that should be part of your next safe paddling trip compiled by the American Canoe Association and United States Coast Guard

Best of British films, Mexican films, German, Spanish, French & Japanese films - inc. Oscar winner Departures and all the AMPAS nominated foreign language films for 2009

The ship was about 15m long - a typical merchant ship trading in the Aegean and E. Mediterranean in the days of Alexander the Great ((356-323 B.C.E.)

Learn to make the four perfect canoe strokes: Forward, Back, Draw or Pry. Mastering these strokes is required before advancing to use of combination strokes.

Disney World isn't the only thing happening in Orlando, Florida. Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld, and Busch Gardens have lots to offer.

Want to live aboard a sailboat? Romance on the high seas? Sailing off into the sunset can be a dream come true. Cruising magazines, books and boat shows explain how.

Nonpoint source pollution from marinas and boating can negatively effect the environment if adequate management steps are not taken to control it.

Proper spring boat maintenance and preparation will make a major difference in the safe performance of your boat in this upcoming season

The Mayflower was a typical seventeenth century cargo ship, indistinguishable from hundreds of others. A voyage to America in 1620 would give it immortality.

Archimedes is highly regarded in many circles. It was his remarkable mind - unrivaled but for a few individuals in history - which led to his legendary historical status.

Freshwater pearl for jewelry and other accessories was the "gold rush treasure" on the Upper Mississippi River in the 1800s. Millions of mussels were killed.

Dr. Frederick Cook and Robert E. Peary were experienced Arctic explorers but lied when they said that they reached the top of Mt. McKinley and the North Pole.