Maritime Sector Overview Flashcards
1
Q
The Earliest Signs of Merchant Navy?
A
Phoenicians - 2750 BC, they used to navigate by the coast around the Mediterranean from Egypt.
2
Q
Early signs of the modern Merchant Navy?
A
The British with the slave trade, Triangular trade pattern.
3
Q
Merchant Navy Early developments?
A
Chronometer
Sextant
4
Q
Merchant Navy day?
A
Sept 03
5
Q
What are Ensigns?
A
Identification Flags flew from the Stern(rear) of the ship
6
Q
How many vessels over 100 gross tonnes?
A
58,000
7
Q
How much trade is done via the sea?
A
90%
