Of what materials are marine diesel engines piston rings made up of?
A component which is subjected to continuous osscilating motion along with an atmosphere which is extremely hot and a high pressure certainly requires …
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Responsibilities of Chief Mate on Board Ship: Maritime Job Profiles
If you have ever wondered what it is like to work at sea, then look no further. This article provides you with an in depth look at exactly what you …
Continue ReadingShipping Pollution: Rights of Coastal Inhabitants & MARPOL
Pollution within our Ocean’s has become a contentious environmental issue. This article aims to identify the legal principles, burdens and …
Continue ReadingWhat is the job profile of a Deck Officer on board a ship?
Do you know about the duties and lifestyle of a Deck Officer on board a ship? Or have you even heard the term Deck Officer? If not then its time you …
Continue ReadingMarine Diesel Engines and Air Pollution
Air pollution is a matter of grave concern. The marine industry contributes a large percentage of the total air pollution that is emitted in the …
Continue ReadingEmergency Power System of Marine Electrical Systems: Emergency Generator Backups & More for Ships
An emergency power system tackles all emergency conditions on ship by providing an uninterrupted supply of power.To ensure safety on ship utmost …
Continue ReadingMarine Electrical Panels and Switchboards: Learn About Marine Electrical Engineering
What if you have to install a ships electrical system on your own? It may not be as difficult as you think. Learn the basic requirements such as where …
Continue ReadingShip to Shore Power Systems for Large Ships
Ships generate abundant amounts of power, but can a ship generate enough power to light up an entire city? This might sound an incongruous task, but …
Continue ReadingA simple explanation of Marine Navigational charts
A marine navigational chart also known as a nautical chart, is a map of the areas of interest to a mariner. It is on these charts that he plots his …
Continue ReadingHistory of Naval Architecture Through the Ages
Do you know naval architecture was formulated by a man who had never constructed even a single ship in his life time? Surprising but true! The history …
Continue ReadingMeasuring hydrodynamic forces and moments on a ship with Rotating Arm Facility
The Rotating Arm Facility is a Ship Motion Test, which is meant to measure hydrodynamic forces and moments. The article guides you with the working …
Continue ReadingShip magnetic compass - Marine navigation devices
All compass needles when freely suspended point North. So what is special about a magnetic compass at sea? Well, for one, great accuracy is required, …
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