Reasons for Failure & Replacement of Marine Piston Rings
As the piston rings are vital component of a marine diesel engine, we should maintain the clearances at the minimum that will serve the purpose of …
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Renewed Interest in Diesel-Electric Marine Propulsion
Compared to direct diesel drives, diesel electric propulsion systems are technically and operationally superior in virtually all applications. This …
Continue ReadingShipboard Safety around Oil Storage Tanks and Good Engineering Practices
Safety around oil tanks aboard ships is an ever-ongoing concern for ships engineers and the owning companies, but incipient risks can be hard to …
Continue ReadingGas Detection Meters used in Gas Carriers and Tankers
In this article we are going to discuss the various gas meters used on-board ships to measure the hydrocarbon content, explosion hazard risk, and also …
Continue ReadingDosing Regimens for Marine Water Boilers
The control of impurities in marine boiler water is imperative for the efficient operation of the boilers. Impurities such as calcium carbonates and …
Continue ReadingCopper, Nickel, and Tin Alloys used in Offshore Engineering
Due to the hostile conditions offshore oil and gas platforms operate under, combined with the acidity due to processing hydrocarbons, many alloys are …
Continue ReadingMarine Fuel Oil Contaminants
Heavy fuel oil is used by ships engines and boilers as a primary fuel and is a product of crude oil refining, being the bottoms from the distilling …
Continue ReadingNew Marine Heater Exchangers - Flat Plate Coolers for Ships Engine Rooms
Marine heat exchangers have advanced from conventional shell and tube type to the more modern plate heat exchangers that transfer heat more …
Continue ReadingPrinciple of Anti-Biofouling Titanium Electrodes and Electrochlorination in Marine Seawater Cooling Systems
One of the problems with ships engine seawater coolers and supply piping is the biofouling of the internal surfaces. This is usually addressed by the …
Continue ReadingInternational Convention for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water - Problem Description and Methods of Eradication of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
When ships have discharged their cargo, they fill their ballast tanks with seawater sometimes containing aquatic exotic species. Once they reach the …
Continue ReadingHow to Winterize Your Boat's Outboard Motor
Worried about how to protect your outdoor motor during the winter? It’s not difficult to do, and here we’ll guide you through the process.
Continue ReadingMain and Auxiliary Engine Repairs at Sea
Repairs to main and auxiliary engines whilst at sea are carried out by the engineers; the main engines being the heart of any ship, and her only means …
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