Read about free surface effect in vessels and the methods that are used to reduce the same. If, free surface effect is not corrected, then it posses great threat to the stability of the ship. Tanker ships mostly have problem with this type of effect. Let’s see what it is and how we tackle in real scenarios. Concept of Free […]
The ship is defined in terms of its size and the shape. This is required to find out it’s characteristics for stability, resistance, power needed to run the ship at a particular speed, her seaworthiness, it’s maneuverability, load carrying capacity etc. Read about the terminology that is used in the naval architecture and ship construction. Also know about the […]
2016 is the last year of the transition from STCW 95 to STCW 2010 amendments. For sailors and employers this is quite crucial. STCW 2010 Courses and Implementation In 2010, IMO added new rules and regulation under STCW, to make training of seafarers better and as per the latest trends. And they decided to give a window period of 6-7 […]
Here is the poem which is based on the sailors. Hope you enjoy reading it. This is the first poem on sailors series Sailors. Poem On Sailors Sailors, those who define the sea, People who are moving tons of goods, as we sleep Sea is not a safe place to live on, Butfor them, it’s the first home to call […]
CPP systems are used in various merchant vessels. They have advantage of good maneuverability. But if this system fails, then it might create lot of problems. In many ships having this arrangement steering gear is not present. So, if it fails then it is very difficult to steer the ship. CPP system uses the hydraulic oil to change […]
Get to know about the answers for MEO Class 2 Exam Oral Questions. Questions for function 4b,3,5,6 are given in this post. This is the part 1 of this series. Some of the questions have also been taken from the social platforms as well. MEO Class 2 Oral Exam Questions And Answers 1. Lifeboat launching mechanisms 2. Materials used […]
In this article get to know about boiler burner maintenance, fuel injector testing, CO2 line testing, cylinder head testing and HP cut out problems in details. Here are some of the most common questions that are framed out of the problems that are faced in the common machinery. Some of the answers have been taken […]
Here are some of the questions for oral preparation for your engineer COC examinations. This article covers the Marine Engineering Practice questions. These are the questions that we are covering in this article. Some of the questions have been taken from social platforms as well. Marine Engineering Practice Questions 1) Freshwater Generator Starting Here you […]
Get to know about the questions that are asked in the meo class 4b oral exam of motor function. This function is also called as 4B function. The full name of this is maintenance and Repair at Operational Level. Class 4B Motor Oral Questions Q1) Brief discussion on electric propulsion and why high voltage is […]
Get to know about sso course security, sso course cost, sso course fees, sso course mandatory, sso eligibility in this post. Ship Security Officer Course is the new course added in the STCW 2010. Due to increasing number of piracy and other security related events at sea and at ports, it was felt that there has to be a course which […]