04 Dec
2016
2016
Load Line Regulations – A comprehensive guide
Load Line Regulations
INTRODUCTION
The Load line regulations have a long history of over 140 years. They were introduced in the Briti...
Marine Technical Articles
21 Sep
2016
2016
Mechanical/Hydraulic Governors -Why fly weights are driven at a higher rotational speed than the engine?
Why fly weights are driven at a higher rotational speed than the engine? * Fly weight equipped governors work on centrifugal force...
24 May
2016
2016
HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEMS ON SHIPS
HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEMS ON SHIPS
Introduction As we all know usually the ship operates with a 3 phase. 60Hz. 440 Volts supply which ...
21 May
2016
2016
How watertightness of watertight bulkhead maintained where bulkheads are pierced by longitudinal beams or pipes
How watertightness of watertight bulkhead maintained where bulkheads are pierced by longitudinal beams or pipes.
The watertight bulkhe...
21 May
2016
2016
Preferential tripping in a marine electrical distribution system
Preferential tripping in a marine electrical distribution system
Preferential tripping in a marine electrical distribution system are ...
21 May
2016
2016
Certification under ISM Code
ISM code and certificates under ISM code
ISM code certificates under ISM code - ISM Code applies to all passenger vessels and other ve...
07 Apr
2016
2016
Turbocharger bearing lubrication system
Turbocharger bearing lubrication system
- Bearings are either of the ball or roller type or plain white metal journals.
- The ball an...
07 Apr
2016
2016
Indicator Diagrams
Indicator Diagrams, Power card, Draw card, Power calculation
INDICATOR DIAGRAMS
1) The propeller is fully immersed.
2) The ship is ...
06 Apr
2016
2016
Vacuum Sewage System
Vacuum Sewage System General Description
The system uses vacuum to transport sewage from toilets and urinals (Collected in a local ...
05 Apr
2016
2016
Fatigue of engineering components
Fatigue of engineering components
* Fatigue is the progressive and localized structural damage that occurs when a material is subjecte...
05 Apr
2016
2016
ROTARY VANE STEERING GEAR
ROTARY VANE STEERING GEAR
- Rotary vane steering gear is usually fitted with 3 fixed vanes and 3 moving vanes and can ...
17 Dec
2015
2015
Various statutory Certificates and Documents to be carried on board ships
LIST OF VARIOUS STATUTORY CERTIFICATES & DOCUMENTS TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS. CERTIFICATES TO BE CARRIED
VALIDITY OF C...