Bunker refers to the fuel oil for the ships. Ever since the advent of diesel engines, the problem associated with the fuel supply to the ships like dirty oil, less oil etc are quite and are faced by the ship staff every day. With oil being the most important when it comes to running cost […]
Main engine bearings lubrication is being discussed in this article and information about the lubrication of all the major bearings and type of lubrication happening between the surfaces. Here in this article we will discuss lubrication in following bearings: Main engine shaft Bearings or Journal Bearings or crank pin bearing. Crosshead Bearing Lubrication Crosshead guide […]
As the news is coming from the shipping, a Chief engineer on LPG tanker vessel EPIC ST.KITTS (Singapore Registered), died due to heart attack while working. Ship was at the port on 10th June when this incident happened. 43 years old seafarer was sailing on LPG tanker for past 7 months. When ship arrived on […]
