We are aware that Laura Maersk sustained heavy damage to the propulsion system when main engine turbocharger exploded. In this, one crew member was injured as well, who was then airlifted and was sent to shore further treatment. Seafarer is out of danger and is recovering well after he sustained second degree burns. As a […]
Electrical propulsion on ships has been discussed in this article in detail. Electric propulsion is used mostly on passenger vessels or Cruise lines and other small vessels. But with emissions norms becoming stringent, they will make their way into merchant shipping as well. Electrical propulsion has lot of advantages over the internal combustion engines which […]
IMU is sole governing body when it comes to impart maritime education in the country. All the maritime colleges that offers various courses in this field like MBA, B.Tech etc, all have process through them. Those candidates who are enrolled to IMU and are appearing for these examinations that will be held in the month of December can check […]
