Clipper Sailing Ships
A clipper ship can be defined as the fastest sailing ship. In fact this is how clipper ships where known as when they were introduced way back in the …
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Troubleshooting Marine Air Compressors - Safety features and Unloading of Compression, Maintainance,Operating Procedures
This article discusses the different types of compressors used on board, the uses of compressed air on board, unloading of compressors, safety …
Continue ReadingWhat are the Main Reasons for Sinking Ships?
The sinking of a ship is an unpredictable and undesirable incident. No matter how many precautions are taken, a ship can sink without any prior …
Continue ReadingMarine Auxiliary Diesel Engine Starting problems
This article discusses the different starting problems and troubleshooting of marine auxiliary diesel engines. The problems discussed are not turning …
Continue ReadingWorking On a Cruise Ship
Working on a cruise ship is a dream of many people. Some are ready to exchange anything for a job on one. Though a cruise job seems glamorous, it is …
Continue ReadingHow Do Pirates Board Ships?
An increase in piracy in the Somali waters may one how pirates board the huge vessels? The article describes the various reasons that make the piracy …
Continue ReadingNuts, Bolts, and Threads used in the Engine Room - Tap, Die, and Tapping Operation
These articles discusses the different types of nuts and bolts and threads used in the engine room of a merchant ship. This part covers threading and …
Continue ReadingLoad Testing of Lifeboat Davits on Offshore Oil and Gas Installations
Dynamic load testing of lifeboat davits is carried out using test weights simulating their Safe Working Load (SWL) and a proof load. These load tests …
Continue ReadingLoad Testing of Pedestal Cranes on Offshore Oil and Gas Installations.
Offshore installations are serviced by their pedestal cranes. These cranes must be load tested to SOLAS regulations, and this can be carried out at …
Continue ReadingLoad-Testing of Offshore Installation Runway Beams to BS2853
Offshore oil and gas installations have runway beams and padeyes mainly for removing equipment for maintenance. These appliances must be load-tested …
Continue ReadingNuts, Bolts, and Threads used in the Engine Room - Introduction
These articles discuss the different types of nuts and bolts and threads used in the engine room of a merchant ship. The various ways of threading and …
Continue ReadingThe History of Piracy In Somalia
The recent piracy attacks in Somalia have raised several questions in everyone’s mind- questions that seem simple, but have difficult answers. …
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