Fire is one of the most dreaded accidents on board. Engine Room Fires more so, because of the difficulty in actual Engine Room Fire Fighting exercises and also the presence of hazardous flammable vapors that always pose a risk to make the accident even more life threatening. During training programs, we all have discussed at length and often come […]
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Marine Sewage Treatment Plants, Regulations and Working
Get to know about the marine sewage treatment plants working, types and regulations concerning the discharging of sewage in to the sea. The important details regarding this topic have been covered in detailed manner. Regulations Regarding Sewage Discharge In to the Sea Discharge of Sewage is governed by MARPOL Annex IV, stating that discharge of comminuted and disinfected sewage using a […]
Controllable Pitch Propeller System Fails-How To Take Ship To Port?
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 […]
Marine Engineering Practice MEP Questions and Answers- Part 5
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 […]
My Journey From Cadet to Officer-Tells A Fellow Sailor
This is a Journey in mariner’s life which he can never forget, that’s not what I say, that’s what i have ever heard from my senior mates and on the verge to complete it, i feel the same. 12 months in Tolani Maritime Institute, 18 months of sea-experience and 4 months of 2nd mate functions were the days […]
Simple Filipino Words That As A Sailor You Should Know
Get to know about simple words of Philippines language which you as a sailor should know. Philippines are among the major contributor of the maritime workforce in the world. The islands nation has a large portion of people working for the shipping. This is the reason why you will get Filipino seafarers around the world on every ship. They […]
Marine Engineering Practice Questions And Answer-Part4
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 […]
New Panama Canal Leaks Due to Crack in One of the Locks
Recently authorities at the Panama Canal found out that during the filling of the New Panama Canal’s Cocoli Locks, water started to leak out. Well as the video has appeared on the web, it certainly looks that the crack is not the minor and a serious concern to the operation of the canal in the coming time. New Panama […]
15 Simple French Words Being Sailor You Should Know
Let’s read about 15 simple French words that are easy to learn and will help you a lot in your day today life. These words are very common, so might prove very handy. Considering the fact that French is among the popular spoken languages and sailor being blessed with future of roaming all around the world, this article is written. […]