Guide to Ships Components - Parts of a Ship
Ships come in various descriptions and have hundreds of thousands of components, but there are a few parts that are common to all ships. In this guide, you can learn …
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Marine Machinery, Engines & Controls
There are a number of moving parts and machines on a ship that is necessary to keep it moving. Learn about the different types of engines you will find, including main propulsion plant and auxilliary power generators. Also learn about the onboard electrical systems crucial to carrying out basic functions such as control, communication and navigation. These are all essential elements in Marine Engineering.
Guide to Ship's Systems and Controls
Numerous different ships systems and controls being maintained by engineer officers are used on all types of vessels today. These consist …
Marine Fuels and Fuel Handling
Marine fuels and fuel handling are a common part of a ship’s engineers routine from taking on bunkers to ensuring the fuel is kept at …
Marine Diesel Engines - Theory, Components, and Care
The invention of the diesel engine in 1893 has been attributed to Rudolf Diesel, a German mechanical engineer and inventor. This was an …
Bronze Rudder and Propeller Resurfacing Techniques
Resurfacing of bronze rudders and propellers is required after the boat has been subjected to the ravages of seawater immersion. This causes …
Ship's Level Sensors - Types, Construction, and Use
Measuring the contents of a tank is a job which most mariners hate to do. For this reason, many gauges and devices have been produced for …
Calculating Fluid Flow Through Orifices and Mouthpieces
The article discusses expressions that are generally useful for determining the various factors involved with fluid flow through nozzles and …
Modern Ships Engine Equipment with Waste Heat Recovery Boiler
Marine diesel engines and engine rooms have changed a bit since I was a young engineer at sea in the 1960’s. Nowadays modern engines are …
Controlling NOx in Marine Diesel Engines
Learn about the techniques of controlling NOx emissions in modern day ships and what companies are doing to ensure that pollution to the …
Modern Electrical Propulsion system For LNG tankers
Electrical Propulsion systems are not new to the marine industry. However, the system was limited to passenger vessels and some hi-tech …