Methanol Fired Marine Diesel Engine. Methanol is a promising alternative fuel for marine applications, as it can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. Methanol is also widely available, easy to handle, and compatible with existing infrastructure. However, methanol has some challenges, such as its low energy density, high toxicity, and low flash point. […]
Electrical propulsion on ships has been discussed in this article in detail. Electric propulsion is used mostly on passenger vessels or Cruise lines and other small vessels. But with emissions norms becoming stringent, they will make their way into merchant shipping as well. Electrical propulsion has lot of advantages over the internal combustion engines which […]
The culture shock of coming home from the ship and having to relearn how to be a part of society. The moments you spend re-examining yourself in the mirror because you forgot what you really looked like out of the ships clothing. The bruises, cuts and scars from working in the harshest environments and conditions. […]
