Piston crack indication in a marine diesel engine. A piston crack is a serious defect that can affect the performance and reliability of a marine diesel engine. A piston crack can occur due to various factors, such as thermal stress, mechanical fatigue, improper installation, excessive load, or poor lubrication. A piston crack can lead to […]
FQS setting 2 stroke marine diesel engine. FQS stands for fuel quality setting, which is a parameter that determines the amount of fuel injected into the cylinder of a 2 stroke marine diesel engine. The FQS setting affects the engine performance, fuel consumption, emissions and maintenance requirements. The FQS setting is usually adjusted by changing […]
How Advancing Timing Affects Pmax, Power and Exhaust Temperature in 2 Stroke Marine Diesel Engines. If you are a marine engineer or a ship owner, you might be interested in knowing how advancing the timing of your 2 stroke diesel engine can affect its performance and efficiency. Timing is one of the most important factors […]
If you are interested in learning more about the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and its fleet of vessels, you might have come across the term “cutter”. But what exactly is a cutter and what makes it different from other types of ships? In this blog post, we will answer these questions and provide some […]
On Tuesday, three barges, including one carrying about 1,400 tons of methanol, became stuck against a dam on the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky. These three barges were among a group of ten that had broken free from their tugboat around 2 a.m. after colliding with a structure at the entrance to the Portland Canal […]
New York City has announced that it is set to join the ranks of operators utilizing hybrid-electric ferries, with plans to introduce its first public vessel for operation in New York harbor. The city’s mayor, Eric Adams, revealed that a contract has been awarded for the construction of the ferry, which is expected to begin […]
National Maritime Center Performance Figures. The National Maritime Center (NMC) is the U.S. Coast Guard’s authority for issuing credentials to merchant mariners. The NMC also approves courses, programs, designated examiners, and qualified assessors for maritime training and assessment. The NMC’s mission is to ensure a safe, secure, and environmentally sound maritime transportation system by providing […]
What is DG Shipping E-Governance and How to Use It? DG Shipping E-Governance is a web-based system that provides various online services to the stakeholders of the maritime sector in India. It is an initiative of the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), which is the statutory maritime authority appointed by the Government of India under […]
If you are a seafarer or a shipping company in India, you might be familiar with the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), the government agency that regulates and oversees all aspects of maritime affairs in the country. The DGS is responsible for implementing the shipping policy and legislation, ensuring the safety of life and ships […]