Oasis of the Seas: Ship Design
Have you ever considered what would make the best cruise ship? This article takes you through the oasis of the sea and gives you an inside glimpse of …
Continue ReadingpH Meter and measurement of water pH on board ships
pH of water is an indicator of its acidity or alkalinity and ideal value of drinking water pH is 7. Just find out how this parameter is measured on …
Continue ReadingPiracy on the Somali Coast - Causes and Costs
Piracy along the coast of Somalia has reached unprecedented levels. The international community has recognized the threat of piracy and, using all …
Continue ReadingPropulsion System Types Used On Ships
The type of propulsion system used on a ship depends on the vessel’s requirement. The article describes the main types of propulsion systems …
Continue ReadingReasons to Join the Navy: Why You Should Consider a Job in the Navy
With so many maritime jobs out there it can be a daunting task to choose the right one. Joining the navy, not only gives you the chance to spend your …
Continue ReadingSalinity of Ocean Water - Measuring with a Salinometer
Salt is found in abundance in sea water and if this water has to be used for drinking by the crew on board ships, it needs to be tested for salinity. …
Continue ReadingShip design and the concepts of risk based design
Risk based ship design allows us to become more creative and daring in the design of ocean going vessels. Take a look at how risk based ship design is …
Continue ReadingShip Disasters caused by Rogue Waves
You may have heard of ship disasters that were caused by rogue waves. But did you know that you can also encounter them while you are on dry land?
Continue ReadingTitanic Facts - Ocean Liners of the World
It may be known as the best of the best when it comes to ocean liners but in actual fact how innovative is this ship. This article takes you through …
Continue ReadingWhat is Kaplan Turbine? Propeller Turbine. Types of Hydraulic Turbines
Kaplan Turbine is designed for low water head applications. Kaplan Turbine has propeller like blades but works just reverse. Instead of displacing the …
Continue ReadingDiesel marine engines - Cylinder liner construction of MAN KZ series ship engine
Man has always been fond of machines and MAN (The German Engineering Company) is fond of building various machineries including marine propulsion …
Continue ReadingDiesel marine engines - How to choose the right engine for the ship?
We all know that the heart of the ship is its main engine.A ship cannot run without its main engine. But how can we say that a particular engine is …
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