Oily water seperator - Working and Construction
“No ship can sail without an Oily Water Separator”, an annexure of Marpol says. OWS is used to treat an oily water mixture before …
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How Does a Bilge Pump Work ?
It is important to empty ship’s bilge wells at regular interval of times to prevent flooding of the engine room. Bilge pumps are used for this …
Continue ReadingShip simulation software – Marine Navigation Software and Ship Engine Room Simulation
Ships are too big to be placed in the backyards of even big training institutes. Hence a practical and economical alternative is to use simulation …
Continue ReadingLifeline of the Ship: Diesel Marine Engines and Other Engine Room Machinery Explored
If you are not a marine engineer, chances are that you haven’t seen an engine room. Most people avoid the place considering it an underground dungeon …
Continue ReadingWaste incinerators - Materials burnt in a waste incinerator on board ships
Pollution at sea is a matter of grave concern which has compelled concerned authorities to make legislation stricter by banning disposal at sea at …
Continue ReadingWhat is Bilge Water? Learn How Ships Store & Treat Waste Water in Bilge Wells
Water is used in variety of ways in a ship’s engine room. It is obvious that some part of this water is lost either thorough leakages or …
Continue ReadingCommunication technology and computer applications - latest modern technology and its use on board ships
Read about the various applications of computers on board a modern ship in cargo loading operations, satellite communication and accounting packages. …
Continue ReadingComputer applications in sailing ships - Modern Technology on board ships
Computers are one of the greatest inventions of the modern age, having profound effect on industry. No wonder the marine industry is not aloof from …
Continue ReadingOffshore production platforms and oil rigs for drilling oil from sea floor
If during the exploratory drills the companies feel that they have struck gold then plans to setup offshore production platforms are made. In this …
Continue ReadingMarine electrical safety and fire safety tips for ship personnel
Even small voltages can be dangerous and since the environment on board a ship is full of moisture, salt and corrosion, utmost care needs to be taken …
Continue ReadingOil drilling from sea floor in search of Black Gold
It is indeed a important moment when the drill bit comes in contact with the oil and the actual extraction of black gold begins. Have you ever thought …
Continue ReadingOxygen Analyzer hand held used on ships
Oxygen is vital for life and the presence of ample oxygen is an indicator that a space or tank is safe to get into. At the same time this very oxygen …
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