crankcase explosion in marine diesel engines - tips to avoid explosion and fire on ship
Can a diesel engine blow up?Yes it can and the explosion is known as crankcase explosion.Crankcase explosion has been the cause of many fatal …
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about fire safety in marine diesel engines - tips to prevent scavenge fires
The diesel engine on ship can become a source of fire due to its high operating temperatures. Scavenge fires have already been the reason for many …
Continue ReadingBasic Ship Construction: Properties of Materials Used
Even as recent as the previous century, a lot of ships were being lost at sea owning to material weaknesses. Learn about a few material properties …
Continue Readingdesign of cathodic protection systems for ships
We learnt about the deteriorating effects of corrosion on ship and how the process of corrosion works in our previous article. But how the process of …
Continue ReadingSea Captain Maritime Jobs - Duties of the Master
This last article of the series explains the role of the top dog- a ship’s Captain- at sea.
Although this role is perceived surrounded by mystery and …
Continue ReadingTypes of Recorded Rogue Waves
What are the different types of rogue waves? Where does physics fit into the equation, and what is the criteria for determining if a wave is …
Continue ReadingUnsolved Mysteries of the World - Freak Giant Rogue Waves
Scientists are not content with the mere observation of the mysterious phenomena that are rogue waves, but are carrying out intensive research. This …
Continue Readinghow does cathodic protection work for ships
Corrosion is the biggest enemy of a ship which decrepit the ship’s strength and robustness. It is also an unavoidable aspect due to the …
Continue ReadingRogue wave physics for dummies
Researchers are still mystified by the nature of monster waves. Even today, their physical features and sudden appearances are puzzles yet to be …
Continue Readingstress management tips in the workplace at sea
The fat pay-cheque associated with a job in merchant navy does not come easy. One has to work for months together in isolated conditions and this …
Continue Readingmerchant marine jobs - 2IC on board ships
In this continuing series detailing the career progression of a Deck Cadet on merchant ships, this article will tell you more about a critical senior …
Continue ReadingMaking Salt Water Drinkable: Learn About Fresh Water Generators On Board a Ship
How is fresh water generated on a ship? Is it possible to generate drinkable fresh water from sea water?Yes and for this purpose, a fresh water …
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