Radio Caroline
It was 1964. I was 18 years old and serving my time in the Harland and Wolff shipyard when I first heard that famous jingle on 199 meters MW: Radio …
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Why Doesn't a Ship Capsize when it Rolls?
A ship, as seen in a port, is not calm when it heads out to sea. It experiences huge waves and obeys the degrees of freedom- rolling, pitching, …
Continue ReadingI Learnt from That - Bacteria causes Engine Room Fire
We all know that a fire requires heat, fuel, and oxygen. Have you ever wondered how a bacteria could be the source of ignition? Read here to know …
Continue ReadingMarine Exhaust Valve Improved Design
This article discusses exhaust valves used in the marine diesel, properties of materials, new design features, causes for exhaust valve burning, …
Continue ReadingI Learned from That: Garbled Communications in Port Lead to Accident
I was sailing third engineer on an Ulster Steamship cargo ship in 1969. We were on the UK to Montreal, Quebec and Great Lakes run, which was great in …
Continue ReadingI Learned From That: Lack of Tool Safety Practices causes Chisel Job to go Awry
It was 1968 and I was sailing as 4th Engineer on an Ulster Steamship general cargo ship trading between the UK and the Great Lakes. The main engine …
Continue ReadingI Learned from That: Faulty Sight Gauge leads to Destruction of Gears in Purifier Gear Case
Before starting any rotating machinery it is a practice to check the lubricating oil level. But here is an incident which happened due to lack of …
Continue ReadingThe Best Websites and Forums for Sailors and Marine Engineers
A maritime professional is always looking for ways to solve a technical issue on his or her ship or seeking better employment opportunities. If you …
Continue ReadingI Learned from That: Hot Well Overflow causes Boiler Tubes to Melt
Boiler tube-melt down in shore-based industry can be repaired easily. Have you ever wondered how melted boiler tubes have been repaired onboard in …
Continue ReadingNew Maritime Laws of August 2008 Panama Registry
The maritime laws of Panama, new in August 2008, aim at attracting new tonnage by giving huge discounts and at promoting safety with additional …
Continue ReadingThe Need for the Maritime Law Jones Act
The Maritime Jones Act has two main objectives. To protect the rights of the American seamen, to prevent them from working on substandard ships, to …
Continue ReadingRecord Retention Requirements from Maritime Law
This article is about all record retention of oil record book, cargo record book, and garbage record book as per the maritime regulations passed by …
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