A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a document that outlines how a ship can improve its energy efficiency and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. A SEEMP is mandatory for all ships of 400 gross tonnage and above that are engaged in international voyages, according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations. In this […]
What is STCW Chapter VII and why is it important? STCW stands for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. It is an international convention adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1978 to establish minimum standards for seafarers’ competence and qualifications. The STCW Convention has been revised and amended several times, most […]
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 […]
A crank pin, also known as a connecting rod journal, is the part of a crankshaft that connects to the piston rod and rotates in the bearing. In a 4 stroke engine, the crankpin undergoes four phases of motion: intake, compression, power and exhaust. During these phases, the crankpin is subjected to various forces and […]
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 article we will discuss about VLSFO effects while burning in the engine on ship. Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) is a new type of marine fuel that was introduced in January 2020 to comply with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulation that limits the sulfur content of ship fuels to 0.5 percent. […]
IMU cet 2023 is the most sought-after exam for the maritime education in India. Every year many students apply for various UG, PG courses related to the maritime sector in India. India maritime university also have foreign students opening every year. In this article we have tried to capture all the details pertaining to this […]
If you are a ship owner or operator, you may be wondering how to prepare for an International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) survey on your ship. An IOPP survey is a mandatory inspection that verifies your ship’s compliance with the requirements of MARPOL Annex I, which aims to prevent oil pollution from ships. IOPP survey- […]
bangabandhu maritime university subject list is given below in this article in a simple manner, please have a look. It is a public university in Bangladesh that offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields related to maritime studies. Here is the list of subjects offered by BMU: bangabandhu maritime university subject list Bachelor of […]
bsmrstu admission process is explained in this article in a simple and step by step procedure. This makes easy for the applicants to understand the whole process nicely. BSMRSTU, or Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, is a public university located in Gopalganj, Bangladesh. It was established in 2001 and is named after […]