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 […]
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 […]
Crankshaft for marine diesel engines have been discussed in this article. They are of many types and is used as per the need for a particular type of requirement. After piston takes away the combustion forces developed during ignition, it transmits forces to crankshaft, and gives it a circular cyclic motion. The shaft and the […]
