What Lies Beneath – Nautical Legends – Part Four

under sea ruins

As marine suppliers we here at Offshore Supply are obviously intrigued by the nautical legends that so often inspire a life-long obsession with the ocean. In this ongoing series we began with the mysteries of mermaids and the kraken in part one, Calypso and sea serpents took the spotlight in part two, and in part three it was the Scylla, Charybdis and umibozu that took centre stage. However, mystical creatures intent on drawing sailors to

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Unlikely Pirates of the High Seas: Sir Francis Drake

pirate flag with a skull

Arr, me matey! In the past we have put a spotlight on pirates that you have never heard of such as the lovely Ann Bonny, but what about a man you may very well have heard of and just didn’t know he was a pirate? We mentioned Sir Francis Drake in our riveting series on the evolution of the navy, but here we will put a spotlight on the man himself and the notorious adventures

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Sky and Sea: The Creatures that Lie Between

sea bird

In the past we have looked at the creatures of the deep that join us on our sea journeys, the creatures that lie beneath our feet and are not always that visible so today we will shift the spotlight to a more visible presence of our oceans: seabirds! These high flying seafarers are often the only life on the horizon for some days and they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, adapted perfectly

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Creatures of the Deep: Killer Whale (Orca)

lovely whale jumping in the sea

It’s been a while since we have taken a look at some of the incredible creatures that call the world’s oceans their home, and what better animal to bring the series back than one of the best known apex predators of our planet – the Orcinus Orca (or Killer Whale as they are more commonly known). These powerful marine animals are some of the most energetic, social animals to grace the earth, and there’s no

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Spotlight On: Offshore Worksuit 957 – EN 393 50N

man with a suit

Maintaining your boat can be hard work and, in some cases, dangerous, because whether you’re in the open sea or not, water can be extremely unpredictable. And it’s not only the water you need to worry about. Temperatures can drop considerably, especially at night or when you’re working on or near the water. At Offshore Supply we understand this need and always work towards helping our customers get the right choice of protective clothing. We

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Always Be Prepared: Protective Clothing

engineer repairman

Whether you own a boat for your private use or you’re responsible for a commercially used vessel, it’s important to prepare for any eventuality when it comes to the maintenance of your boat. However, as important as it is to carry the necessary equipment on board for anything from mechanical problems to damages, you need to ensure that the people fixing the problems are appropriately suited and booted. Making sure staff are appropriately dressed also

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A Brief History of Sea Shanties

As sailing enthusiasts, we’re no strangers to a sturdy ship and the rolling ocean beneath our feet. From peering into the depths of the ocean to delivering you with myths and legends of the deep, we’ve spoken a lot about the sea, but what about the lives of those aboard the ancient tall ships? What about the songs that made their journeys that much more enjoyable? Life Aboard the Tall Ships As you can imagine,

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Keep Your Deck in Ship Shape

boat front deck

Keeping your passengers safe on board should be the highest priority, and with the majority of their time spent on the deck, it only makes sense to create a secure environment by maintaining your ship’s flooring. The ship’s deck can incur all sorts of damages if the deck is not properly taken care of, as it has constant exposure to the elements. Water damage is, of course, the main concern, as it is obviously of

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Season’s Greetings from Offshore Supply!

fireworks at big ben

It’s hard to believe it, but that’s it for another year! If you’re anything like us, you’re probably nursing a full stomach from the sheer volume of tasty food that’s graced your plate over the last few days, and why not? We hope that Santa found time to bring you everything that you could have hoped for. With Christmas behind us and a New Year on the horizon, we thought we would take this opportunity

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4 Ways to Stop Sea-Sickness

person looking over side of boat

Setting sail for exotic lands can be the adventure of a lifetime – the journey often being the most exciting part of your travels, but it would be a shame to put a downer on the whole trip if your head is hanging off the edge of the boat due to sea-sickness. The whole point of a cruise is to experience your trip from the waves, but if every rock and sway inspires the compulsion

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