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 […]
This article discusses about the means by which you can beat out the stress or tension that a seafarer might be suffering from when onboard a vessel. It is known fact to all of us, that merchant navy is not all about visiting different places and also earning thousands of dollars. For the time period you are onboard, you might […]
As natural phenomenon applies, a thing constructed, will get deconstructed after his life is over. So does, happens with shipping industry too. There are various factors that make shipbuilding recycling unit a profitable business. Ship alone being so costly, its dismantling is also profitable. Metals, machinery and other equipment are taken out of it and thus can be used […]
In this article all the information related to Marpol like why it was formed and the various Annexes that fall under it have been discussed. Marpol came into the power because of the serious concern related to the Marine pollution that was affecting both aquatic and human life. Let’s read about this interesting topic in much more detail. […]
In this article get insights about procedure of life boat launching and what precautions that you will take while doing so. Life boats are an emergency requirement when no other option has worked to keep ship afloat. During this time, it is necessary that the lifeboats that are provided on the ship to be launched and all the people onboard […]
This article discusses about the complete information related to centrifugal pumps. Types of Pumps Following are the main pumps which are used in any industry: 1) Centrifugal Pump 2) Reciprocating Pump 3) Screw Pump 4) Gear Pump Centrifugal Pump The centrifugal pump is the most common pump in any industry and the reason for it […]
This article discusses about Ships Exhaust Emission Control , thus reducing the air pollution caused by them. Annex 6 of MARPOL is all about the emissions that are getting out from the ship, particularly Nox and Sox. Let’s read this piece of information for further knowledge. Ships Exhaust Emission Control Sources of Air Pollution from […]
Marine Engineering is that branch of technical education that covers, mostly the technical aspects of marine machinery. It includes marine engines, offshore units etc. This field needs people to have knowledge of various different fields in much deeper manner, which includes safety as well. But if you start studying about something related to this, you might end up in having […]
Traditionally women have managed the hearth and the household and raised children. They have been a support to the men folk who were considered to be the providers for the family. Women had to fight long battles just to be treated fairly and given equal opportunities in the personal and professional lives. International Women’s day […]
Boiler is an important piece of machinery that is being on ship. It is used to generate steam and in turn this steam is used for various purposes like heating of fuel oil, laundry etc. Since Boiler is a pressurized vessel and it is needed all the time, proper functioning of this piece of equipment is always necessary. There […]