Ship Hull Breach - Causes of Failure
Learn about the factors affecting the hull strength and causes/modes of failure of the hull.
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Ship Movements Explained - Types and Means
This article explains how different movements like Ahead, Astern, Port side, Starboard side movements are carried out with the equipment parts causing …
Continue ReadingState Port Pilot on Ship - Preparations Required Prior to Arrival
Learn about the duties of a marine engineer when pilot arrives on board for departure from port
Continue ReadingCylinder Liners used in Slow Speed Diesel Marine Engines.
Marine diesel liners in slow speed two stroke engines are produced from a cast iron alloy having the mechanical properties of machineability, good …
Continue ReadingFour Stroke Engines and Cylinder Liners
Learn about the construction and features of four stroke marine engine liners
Continue ReadingShips Engine Rooms - Ships Main Engines & Central Machinery Placement On Ships - The Bottom Platform Explored
Get a clear picture of the bottom platform on the engine room of a ship
Continue ReadingThe Engine Room - Drawing Layout of Top Platform in Ship's Engine Room
Learn about the top platform of the machinery space of a ship
Continue ReadingThe Engine Room - Middle Platform of Ship Engine Room
Learn what all types of machineries are found on the middle level of the engine room
Continue ReadingCooled Fuel Injectors Used in Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engines
Several oil or water cooled injectors are used to inject atomized fuel into the cylinder combustion area in medium speed marine engines. Nozzle …
Continue ReadingMarine Fuel Injectors - Uncooled or Recirculating Injectors
Marine diesel engines can have two types of fuel injectors; cooled or uncooled. Oil or water can be circulated around cooled injectors, normally in a …
Continue ReadingBest bearing grease application technique - Learn how much grease to put while greasing bearings
Greasing bearings is as daunting a task as selecting a type of grease for a particular application. Read the article inside to find how much amount of …
Continue ReadingLubrication oil change frequency - Changing lubricating oil at the appropriate time
Lubricating oil on ships require continuous monitoring and purification. Poor quality of lubricating oil leads to increase in temperature and wear. …
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