Shipping is the drive-engine of any economy. “If shipping stops 90% of the world will be frozen and rest would starve to death.” One can only try and understand the gigantic efforts that the seafarers put to facilitate world trade. The COVID 19 pandemic brings unprecedented effects. As the economies suffer, shipping too is now […]
I met a ship’s Master today who, along with his crew, had been on board for between 6 – 12 months. None of them had any idea of when they’d be able to travel home. They sit out there at sea, completely isolated with the only face to face interaction being from a pilot either […]
Understanding Priming and Foaming in Boiler Systems. Boilers are essential components in many industrial and heating processes, providing steam or hot water for various applications. However, they can experience operational issues, two of which are priming and foaming. In this article, we will delve into what priming and foaming are in boiler systems and their […]
