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 […]
In this post I have discussed questions that are asked in the Class 4B exam of MMD. This is the part 15 of series dealing with the Ship Safety and Environment Protection. Answer to these questions will be available shortly. It is very important to have a look of the questions that are asked in the previous year’s exam papers. Let’s […]
As we are aware that due to corona spread and then subsequent lockdowns all over the world, seafarers are not able to sign off or join ship. Well it is not matter of few weeks, but months now. Captain of a ship named China Dawn, reportedly diverted the ship to India citing the reasons of […]
