Guide to Ships Components - Parts of a Ship
Ships come in various descriptions and have hundreds of thousands of components, but there are a few parts that are common to all ships. In this …
Continue ReadingThere are a number of moving parts and machines on a ship that is necessary to keep it moving. Learn about the different types of engines you will find, including main propulsion plant and auxilliary power generators. Also learn about the onboard electrical systems crucial to carrying out basic functions such as control, communication and navigation. These are all essential elements in Marine Engineering.
Ships come in various descriptions and have hundreds of thousands of components, but there are a few parts that are common to all ships. In this …
Continue ReadingNumerous different ships systems and controls being maintained by engineer officers are used on all types of vessels today. These consist of engine …
Continue ReadingMarine fuels and fuel handling are a common part of a ship’s engineers routine from taking on bunkers to ensuring the fuel is kept at optimum …
Continue ReadingThe invention of the diesel engine in 1893 has been attributed to Rudolf Diesel, a German mechanical engineer and inventor. This was an innovative …
Continue ReadingResurfacing of bronze rudders and propellers is required after the boat has been subjected to the ravages of seawater immersion. This causes several …
Continue ReadingMeasuring the contents of a tank is a job which most mariners hate to do. For this reason, many gauges and devices have been produced for reducing the …
Continue ReadingThe article discusses expressions that are generally useful for determining the various factors involved with fluid flow through nozzles and orifices. …
Continue ReadingMarine diesel engines and engine rooms have changed a bit since I was a young engineer at sea in the 1960’s. Nowadays modern engines are designed to …
Continue ReadingLearn about the techniques of controlling NOx emissions in modern day ships and what companies are doing to ensure that pollution to the environment …
Continue ReadingElectrical Propulsion systems are not new to the marine industry. However, the system was limited to passenger vessels and some hi-tech research …
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