Life Inside Gigantic Tanker Ships Transporting $150 Million Worth of Oil

Navy = Master-helmsman. Longest period of time at refueling was 4 hours. That was for a Battleship. BB-62. The Master-helmsman was given a course, once on that course, it was paramount to keep that course without error. The Master-helmsman was second only to the Captain on the bridge during replenishment evaluations. Took me many months on the helm to learn the ship’s personality.

Experts says that why ships doesn't sink is the displacement of water and the weight of the ship. But they have flat bottom with conical structure. Any best explanation from the seamen?

This is a good video for knowing tanker and seamans job. I have experience of tanker operation on the sea and now working on the vlcc terminal with loading master.

15 "These ships emerged in the late 19th century". It's amazing to imagine these ships cruising around in 1880's. Didn't know the technology was so advanced almost 150 years ago.

Experts says that why ships doesn't sink is the displacement of water and the weight of the ship. But they have flat bottom with conical structure. Any best explanation from the seamen?

This is a good video for knowing tanker and seamans job. I have experience of tanker operation on the sea and now working on the vlcc terminal with loading master.

15 "These ships emerged in the late 19th century". It's amazing to imagine these ships cruising around in 1880's. Didn't know the technology was so advanced almost 150 years ago.