Vacations on Ocean Liners, Sea Liners or Ship Liners

Any liner operates on a regular schedule of designated ports, carrying whatever cargo and passengers are available on the date of sailing. The first liners were operated in the North Atlantic. In the early 20th century, steam-powered ocean liners were already in use and transpacific travel, although still arduous, was fairly common.

Sea liners and ocean liners are not the usual preferences when one thinks of cruising around the globe. Travelling through sea liners is a fantastic way to try different ships and meet some fellow ship lovers. Vacations aboard a sea liner is a tad bit diverse than a usual trip. It is more different and appealing to an adventurous spirits. Whether the interest lies in the liners of yesteryear, the cruise ships or ferries, the fun of the trip lies within the sea. Even today, an ocean voyage still retains an air of mystery and prestige about it.

There are luxury ocean liners that come equipped with interactive TVs with multi-language film and music channels and other comforts of home, with most featuring balconies where guests can relax and enjoy the view. New I-Pod docking stations have been placed in the rooms with flat-screen TV's and when you add the element of historical significance to your stay, it all adds-up to a memorable, comfortable visit.These vessels are elegant, provide excellent food and amenities and offer extensive award-winning shore excursions. They all feature a country club-casual ambience.

To increase the profits to be gained by ship, ocean and sea liners, owners started manipulating the fuel and its usage. Some groups that represents mostly operators of small ship liners, call for a sweeping review of local maritime regulations to help minimise maritime shipping disasters.

Since 2001, surveyors have dealt with at least 30 instances of engine damage caused by fuel problems related to catalytic fines. This problem is increasing and is likely to get worse with the additional demands for low sulphur fuels. Each of these casualties required a complete renewal of pistons, liners and injectors, at a cost of $1 million to $3 million each to these ocean and sea liners. To comply with the regulations, a ship's officer will have to demonstrate in the record-keeping that fuel has been changed in sufficient time before crossing into a control area. The changeover can be done in approximately one hour, but if it is done too quickly "there is a danger you can gas up the engine." A rapid change of temperature can also cause thermal shock or seizure of the fuel pumps.

Strict controls by ship liners over their use of fuel and institution or improved fuel management programs will ensure safe and cost effective sails.