Watertight Bulkhead is an integral part of the modern ship construction and serves as a strengthening member. It is to be noted that it also gives protection to the ship from any kind of fire or grounding. It won’t let the other compartment fill in case grounding takes places in one part. To simplify this, […]
How to Apply for a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Using Form CG-719B. If you are interested in working as a merchant mariner, you will need to obtain a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) from the U.S. Coast Guard. The MMC is a document that certifies your identity, nationality, medical fitness, training, and qualifications for various maritime […]
This is the third article in this series. We have covered topics like Steam, Liner, Control air, Sea Water Line, Expansion tank, Sump, Spanners, O- Rings, Mechanical Seal and Crankshaft Deflections. Questions given here might be useful for you if you are sailing on ship or giving your officers exam. You can read about first […]
