Sheer strake is a term used in ship construction to describe the uppermost strake of the side shell plating. A strake is a section of plate placed in fore and aft direction on the hull of the ship. The shear strake is usually of higher thickness and strength than other strakes, because it can resist […]
In internal combustion engines or any machinery that involves moving parts, it needs lubrication for the basic reason that it will avoid wear and tear in between moving parts. In shipping where the size of the engines is huge, lubrication requirements are specific and much important. On board ship mainly lubrication is needed for main engines in large scale, […]
As the news is coming from the shipping, a Chief engineer on LPG tanker vessel EPIC ST.KITTS (Singapore Registered), died due to heart attack while working. Ship was at the port on 10th June when this incident happened. 43 years old seafarer was sailing on LPG tanker for past 7 months. When ship arrived on […]
