If you work in the maritime industry, you may have heard of the term DPA, which stands for Designated Person Ashore. It is a key role for the proper implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS) onboard the vessels, as required by the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. The ISM Code is a set of […]
This article deals in the overhauling of the starting air valve of the main engine and the common parts that this have inside it. Starting air valve as it name suggest is used in the main engine. It comes in use when engine is being run on air, before it can attain being driven by […]
1. A few valves on the valve chest of a bilge pump, on the suction side, need urgent repair/renewal. Write a letter to the owner asking for spares, clearly indicating the type of valve, the components required and the approximate time for the repair. 2. Suggest some means of aligning a pump and its drive […]
