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A document have been uploaded on the Directorate General of Shipping India, which gives us the number of seafarers signed on and Signed off in the lockdown period. Well the numbers are like this 6212 have signed on and 8732 have signed off as per the document. This data was updated on 30th May, and […]
MAERSK to Invest in California based Methanol Startup
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Crankcase Explosion: Causes and Prevention
Crankcase explosion causes and prevention have been discussed in this article, with experiences of fellow Marine engineers. This explosion is a phenomenal which can lead to complete loss of propulsion power of the ship. As name suggest such explosion will take place inside the crankcase, and will have high intensity of explosion leading to damage […]



