Marine navigation software - Uses for speech recognition on board ships
The job of a navigating officer or a marine engineer is quite hectic these days due to increased commercial pressures. Technology has also provided …
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Modern day jobs at sea - Fitters and Wipers
Even if you are not in possession of a technical degree and do not want to follow the long route of certifications, still you can work on board ships …
Continue ReadingWhat is ship bunkering operation ?
It is great to have huge ships and massive diesel engines on board the vessels, but then how do you cater to the fuel hunger of these monsters. Just …
Continue ReadingShips Cooks - Jobs at Sea
An excellent cook is someone who can make a dish belonging to any country. But hardly does a cooking job allows the cook to move beyond the vicinity …
Continue ReadingShip Anchor Chain - An arrangement to make the ship stay at a single point
A ship has all the controls and automation but she is quite helpless when it comes to the simple concept of braking. There are no brakes on a ship and …
Continue ReadingWhy are smoke detectors important - How do smoke detectors work?
A smoke detector is not only important in your home or office but at sea as well, where the ship is surrounded by water on all sides. Just learn why …
Continue ReadingWhat does OMD stand for - Oil Mist Detector explained
Accumulation of dense Mist in the crankcase of an engine can lead to fire or an explosion. It is important to keep this oil mist under control and for …
Continue ReadingDry dock methods and types of drydock
Maintenance at regular intervals of time is the key to have an elongated and efficient life of a ship at sea. Maintaining the internal parts of the …
Continue ReadingRecognition of a classification society for a ship - Importance in shipping
A ship that is not in a technically satisfactory state can easily be susceptible to accidents. So who makes sure that a ship is worthy of sailing? …
Continue ReadingSafety Management System for Ships - ISM Code Explained
There are so many regulations that govern the shipping industry that sometimes it becomes tough for a ship to organize and follow all of them. With a …
Continue ReadingThe Man Overboard situation on a ship and emergency procedures
Sailing across the high seas is certainly an exhilarating experience, but it may be marred by chaos and confusion if a person were to fall in the sea. …
Continue ReadingVariable pitch propellers and their uses in marine engineering
Most of the propellers that we come across are Fixed Pitch propellers(FPP). But there are propellers known as Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP), …
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