Oil mist detectors offer watchkeeping engineers protection against explosion in the ship’s main diesel engine spaces. Crankcase and chain cases …
Continue ReadingA ship’s life comes to an end after being in service for twenty to thirty years. They are then scrapped with the machinery, bridge navigation …
Continue ReadingMarpol is a set of international regulations that prevent ships from spreading environmental pollution at sea.The idea of “marpol” came …
Continue ReadingThe article discusses different types of globe valves used on board ships and in the engine room, their construction, different components, materials …
Continue ReadingKeeping track of ships sailing at sea has become an important aspect of maritime navigation these days. The Automatic Identification system (AIS) is a …
Continue ReadingThis article discusses the marine engine room fire protection system, fire hazards in an engine room, frequent causes of fire, fire detection and …
Continue ReadingThis article discusses the need for ballast water exchange and a ballast water management plan. It discusses the different methods of ballast …
Continue ReadingThe Falkirk Wheel was completed in 2002 as part of the Millennium Link project. The project cost £84.5 million and had the objective of restoring the …
Continue ReadingThe increasing pressure of environmental concerns is forcing the shipyards around the world to make their ships “eco-friendly” in nature. …
Continue ReadingIn my last article, a brief history of Marine engineers and their nature of work on board a merchant ship. Let us now discuss the areas of …
Continue ReadingRead here to know about a different branch of Engineering Studies, Marine Engineering. Also one will be shocked to know that Marine Engineers are the …
Continue ReadingEveryone knows that a ship is propelled with the help of a propeller located at the aft of the ship. However, they may not now how the propeller is …
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