Too Old to become a Merchant Marine?
Opportunities exist in the Merchant Marine as a second or third career for the mature person. However there are some age restrictions, and a strict …
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History of the VW Pathfinder Marine Engine
The Pathfinder Marine Diesel engine was a 50hp 1.6 liter VW industrial diesel engine formerly used in the VW Rabbit truck, where it gave a reliable …
Continue ReadingThe Most Famous German Pocket Battleship: Admiral Graf Spee
The Battle of the River Plate involved the most famous German pocket battleship: Admiral Graf Spee, and three British cruisers operating in the South …
Continue ReadingThe Imminent Arrival of Chinese Aircraft Carriers - Development History and Strategic Rationale
China is a rising power with a growing interest in maintaining a first-class navy to protect its interests abroad. Though up until the past few years …
Continue ReadingAdmiral von Tirpitz and His Namesake, the German Battleship Tirpitz
The Tirpitz was the lesser known sister ship to the Bismarck, whose place in history was secured by the bold breakout into the Atlantic that resulted …
Continue ReadingTypes of Boat Building Resins, Application Procedure, and Safety Precautions
The article describes the most common resin types for boat building. It also describes the most common applying procedures, hazards and safety …
Continue ReadingCompanion to the Bismarck: The German Cruiser Prinz Eugen
The Prinz Eugen was a Hipper class heavy cruiser of the German Navy during the Second World War. Her primary claim to fame is that she was the …
Continue ReadingTemperature Salinity Diagram - Effect of Temperature on Salinity
The salinity of the ocean is strongly related to temperature. In order to estimate ocean salinity without conducting tests, it is helpful to read …
Continue ReadingThe German Pocket Battleships in World War Two
Although the designation of “pocket battleship” was never adopted by the German navy, the Deutschland class of Panzershiffe (armored …
Continue ReadingRORO Method For Heavy Equipment Loading and Unloading
RORO or Roll On Roll Off is a cargo-handling method for loading and unloading heavy equipment onto cargo barges and ships without using cranes. RORO …
Continue ReadingHow to Fix Cold Start Smoke in a Marine Gasoline Volvo Penta Engine
Cold start smoke problems are not uncommon to Volvo Penta marine engines. The problem can be diagnosed and alleviated by a process of engine checks, …
Continue ReadingSelf-Installing Offshore Oil or Gas Rigs
Offshore oil or natural gas drilling using self-installing platforms use suction piles rather than conventional methods of pile-driving into the …
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