I met a ship’s Master today who, along with his crew, had been on board for between 6 – 12 months. None of them had any idea of when they’d be able to travel home. They sit out there at sea, completely isolated with the only face to face interaction being from a pilot either […]
Chain Drive Advantages Over Gear Drive discussed here. Marine diesel engines are the workhorses of the maritime industry, powering vessels of all sizes across the world’s oceans. These engines demand robust and reliable power transmission systems to ensure efficient and safe operation. Two common methods for transmitting power from the engine to the propeller are […]
Interview with gcaptain founder John Konrad Can you please tell us little bit about yourself? I am a sailor by trade and I hold a US Masters Unlimited liscence, today, most of my time is spent managing gCaptain.com the largest, most visited, online publication for the maritime industry. I also wrote Fire On The Horizon, […]
