HMM Algeciras which was recently launched is the largest containership ever built with TEU of 23964. To propel such a massive ship, for sure you need a powerful beast engine. And everything about HMM Algeciras is big for sure- 400 meters long, 61 meters in beam and whooping 23964 TEU container carrying capacity. MAN Installed […]
On Tuesday, three barges, including one carrying about 1,400 tons of methanol, became stuck against a dam on the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky. These three barges were among a group of ten that had broken free from their tugboat around 2 a.m. after colliding with a structure at the entrance to the Portland Canal […]
In this blog post, I will explain the surging reasons in the main engine of a ship, how to prevent them and what to do if they happen. Surging is a phenomenon that affects the performance and efficiency of the turbocharger, which is a device that increases the air pressure and flow to the engine […]
