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10 Important Tests for Major Overhauling of Ship’s Generator
D’Carb or major overhauling of ship’s generator is an important and complicated task requiring professional skills, knowledge, and experience. Generators being the lifeline of the ships requires...
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An Overview Of Sludge And Bilge Management Onboard Ships
The operation of the main engine, various types of auxiliary machinery, and handling of fuel oil results into the production of sludge on board ships. This sludge is stored in various engine room tanks...
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What is Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV)?
A remotely operated underwater vehicle also referred to as an ROV, is an underwater vehicle that is unmanned and usually tethered to the operator. The unmanned vehicle is similar to a robot, which is...
View ArticleTop 14 Maritime Institutes Providing Dynamic Positioning (DP) Courses in Asia
A Career in Dynamic Positioning is highly professional and sought-after one. To get a job on a dynamic positioning ship, a person has to go through a specialized training, which is offered by very few...
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Properties Of Membrane Tanks For Transportation Of LNG Cargo On Ships
LNG as fuel is now a proven and available solution for the shipping industry. While conventional oil-based fuels remain the main fuel option for most existing vessels in the near future, the commercial...
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What is Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)?
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are organic compounds that have high vapour pressure and low solubility in water. Volatile Organic Compounds are emitted as gases from many solids/liquids organic...
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How Spark Erosion Can Damage the Main Propulsion Engine of a Ship?
There are several automation systems utilized onboard ship to ensure efficient and smooth running of the Machinery. However, machines still fail, mainly because of the lack of knowledge of the crew on...
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Bow Thrusters: Construction and Working
Bow thrusters are a type of propeller-shaped system fitted either on the bow (forward part) and stern part (known as a stern thruster) of the ship. They are smaller in size as compared to the ship’s...
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10 Situations When Ship’s Generator Must be Stopped Immediately
The generator onboard, being the powerhouse of the ship, requires regular maintenance and overhauling to ensure efficient and safe operations. A responsible marine engineer will never wait to carry out...
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Water-Mist And Sprinkler Systems On Passenger Ships
The role of fire-fighting systems on ships cannot be more emphasized. Time and again, deadly fires have ravaged merchant ships at sea, away from the land without any hope of shore-based assistance and...
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What is Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV)?
A remotely operated underwater vehicle also referred to as an ROV, is an underwater vehicle that is unmanned and usually tethered to the operator. The unmanned vehicle is similar to a robot, which is...
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What To Do When Black Smoke Is Coming Out Of Ship’s Funnel At Port?
If you work in a ship’s engine room, you must have received a call at least once from the bridge about port workers/authority complaining of black smoke coming out of ship’s funnel. With stringent...
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Top 14 Maritime Institutes Providing Dynamic Positioning (DP) Courses in Asia
A Career in Dynamic Positioning is highly professional and sought-after one. To get a job on a dynamic positioning ship, a person has to go through a specialized training, which is offered by very few...
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Types of Valves Used on Ships: Gate Valve – Part 1
A variety of valves are used in the piping and machinery systems of the ship as per the need of the flow pattern of the liquid. All valves used on ships have the basic functionality of regulating the...
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Properties Of Membrane Tanks For Transportation Of LNG Cargo On Ships
LNG as fuel is now a proven and available solution for the shipping industry. While conventional oil-based fuels remain the main fuel option for most existing vessels in the near future, the commercial...
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8 Common Problems of Ship’s Incinerator Mariners Should Know
Incinerator is an important machinery on board which reduces the cost of waste disposal for ships. It is used to burn solid and liquid wastes produced on ships during normal operations and is also...
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What is Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion (BLEVE) on Gas Carrier Ships?
Just like Air Locks on Gas Carrier, a safety protection system between the deck (the hazardous zone) and the cargo compressor motor (gas free zone), the cargo tanks of gas carriers are also provided...
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10 Important Tests for Major Overhauling of Ship’s Generator
D’Carb or major overhauling of ship’s generator is an important and complicated task requiring professional skills, knowledge, and experience. Generators being the lifeline of the ships requires...
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Bow Thrusters: Construction and Working
Bow thrusters are a type of propeller-shaped system fitted either on the bow (forward part) and stern part (known as a stern thruster) of the ship. They are smaller in size as compared to the ship’s...
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How Spark Erosion Can Damage the Main Propulsion Engine of a Ship?
There are several automation systems utilized onboard ship to ensure efficient and smooth running of the Machinery. However, machines still fail, mainly because of the lack of knowledge of the crew on...
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