Pipeline locator tips - Identifying Pipelines On Ships
Whichever part you go on a ship, one thing you would always find is a pipeline. Pipelines are an integral part of a ship and no function or machinery …
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Preventive maintenance software and its use on ships
Planned maintenance system deals with planning, scheduling and performing of all the important machinery on board a ship. PMS software is deployed to …
Continue ReadingHow does Wave Energy work ?
Renewable sources of energy are considered to be the only option for replenishing the high demand for energy that has been created. Oscillating Water …
Continue ReadingMaritime Ship Collision Cases Explored - Causes and Effects
Sea routes are getting busier day by day as the number of sailing ships is continuously increasing. Technology advancement has helped large ships to …
Continue ReadingFerry Boat Design - Types of ships: What is a Ferry boat?
Is there a ship that can be used for multiple purposes? A ship that can be easily accustomed to the requirement on hand. Let’s take a look at …
Continue ReadingWhy is sea water salty ?
Have you ever thought why the sea water is salty and fresh water not? What is it that makes the sea water salty? There is more than one reason that …
Continue ReadingHow marine navigation charts are constantly corrected with the latest information.
If you are travelling by road, chances are that nobody needs to tell you if there has been an accident in front or something similar happened. But the …
Continue ReadingSky sails and their use for powering a ship
Harnessing the wind as a renewable source of energy can be a mundane thing to discuss. But the shipping industry has made the wind use in a totally …
Continue ReadingWhere is the suez canal located and what is its significance to shipping trade?
Wondering how a canal can connect The East and The West part of the world…? Get to know about the suez canal, its construction,location, …
Continue ReadingAdvanced propulsion engines: What are Azimuth Thrusters?
A step forward in the domain of propulsion system, azimuth thrusters are speedily replacing conventional forms of propulsion mechanism. A sneak peak …
Continue ReadingBoat bow thrusters - Uses in marine vessels, ships and boats.
For efficient maneuverability of a ship, the propulsion system is not enough. Today, every ship is provided with bow thrusters to ensure fine …
Continue ReadingPanama Canal Facts: How does the Panama Canal work?
The Panama canal is an engineering wonder constructed between the North & South America. Know the layout of the canal, how the ships get lifted-up …
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