A fresh water generator is a device that converts seawater into freshwater on a ship. Freshwater is essential for various purposes on board, such as drinking, cooking, washing, and cooling. However, storing enough freshwater on a ship can be costly and impractical, especially for long voyages. Therefore, many ships use a fresh water generator to […]
Checks Before Refloating Ship After Drydock is an important task that needs to be carried out. As we know floating a vessel is a critical process that requires proper planning and execution to ensure that the vessel is safe and seaworthy. Before a vessel is floated, it is important to conduct a thorough inspection from […]
Difference between RT flex and ME-C engines is discussed in this article, hope you will find it useful. If you are a marine engineer or a ship enthusiast, you might have heard of two types of low-speed engines that are widely used in modern ships: RT flex and ME-C engines. These engines are both based […]
If you are interested in marine diesel engines, you might have come across the terms MC and MC-C engines. These are two types of engines developed by MAN B&W, a leading manufacturer of low-speed two-stroke engines for ships. But what is the difference between them, and why did MAN B&W introduce a new engine design? […]
Why are tie rods missing on the 4 Stroke engine? If you are familiar with the internal combustion engines, you might have noticed that some engines have tie rods and some don’t. Tie rods are long metal rods that connect the piston to the crankshaft. They are used to transfer the linear motion of the […]
In this blog post, I will explain the difference between VIT and Super VIT in an engine. VIT stands for Variable Injection Timing, which is a method of adjusting the fuel injection timing to improve the thermal efficiency and reduce the specific fuel oil consumption of an engine. Super VIT is a type of VIT […]
In this blog post, we will discuss what are conformities, non-conformities and major non-conformities in ship inspection, and why they are important for ensuring safety and quality on board. non-conformities and major non-conformities Conformity is the state of meeting or exceeding a specified requirement, such as a standard, a regulation, a contract or a policy. […]
Torsion box in container ship helps in countering the torsion forces being developed. Let’s read this article in detail. Torsion box in container ship Container ships are a type of cargo vessels that are designed to carry standardized containers of various sizes and shapes. These containers can be easily loaded and unloaded from the ship […]
Anti heeling system on ship details have been discussed in this article like what is it and why is it used and what are the benefits and different type of anti-healing systems on the ship. Anti-Heeling Systems on Ship- How it works? Ships are designed to operate in an upright position, but sometimes they can […]
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code is a mandatory security regime for international shipping that was adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2002, following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The ISPS Code aims to enhance the security of ships and port facilities by establishing a framework for cooperation, […]