Introduction to Gear Pump Gear pump is among the important pumps, which are used on board ship. They are basically having gears, and these gears are responsible for the providing pressure energy to the fluid flowing through it. They mainly find their application in the lubrication oil transfer and hence are fitted with the main engine […]
Due to poor performance and critical maintenance issues reported by MSC Shipmanagement, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has denied entry to the Liberian-flagged containership “MSC KYMEA II” in Australian ports for 90 days. AMSA conducted an inspection of the vessel, which was built in 2006, and identified 21 deficiencies, including defective fire safety systems, […]
Follow up & non follow up in steering of a ship. Steering a ship is one of the most important and challenging tasks for a helmsman. The helmsman is responsible for keeping the ship on course and avoiding collisions with other vessels or obstacles. To do this, the helmsman must use the steering wheel or […]
