Automatic Voltage Regulator have been discussed in this article, and the component associated with it. AVR is used on the ship generators and as name suggest it is used for voltage regulation in case there is a increase or decrease in power demands suddenly. AVR can be called as the governor for the generator when […]
Starting diesel generator, 10 checks before doing that have been discussed in this article. These are very basic, yet very important checks that you need to carry out before starting diesel generator. If any of these checks are not kept in mind, it could lead to serious damage to the machine. Diesel generator one of […]
A Queen is no ordinary woman. She is a symbol of strength, love, patience, responsibility, beauty, happiness and honesty. She is the one to whom all other woman look up to. A Queen represents confidence and unconditional dedication towards her task. It is not at all easy to hold the position of a Queen in […]
Boiler firing and 6 checks to be done before you start it, have been discussed in this article in a systemic manner. We will discuss important checks that are carried out before starting or firing up the boiler. Boiler being a pressure vessel should be given utmost priority while operating it. And in no case […]
Diesel Generator Alarms and Trips have been discussed in this article, which are common among all the generators. We will take some of the major alarms and trips. Also we will give reasons for such alarms occurring and troubleshooting to be done. Following alarms we will mention HT Water Temperature High High Low Lube Oil […]
Reaching from one point to other safely and accurately while being in a sea, is a task in itself which needs well trained navigators who has knowledge about the satellite navigation system or global positioning system, vehicle’s relative location, or position compared to other known locations, how to measure distance on the globe in degrees […]
Ahoy ‘Ahoy, Port Chaplain coming on board’. This is how I mostly start my ship visit. And yes, mostly I am welcomed on board. But there are also times when my seafarers are busy, with bunkering, or they are doing other work. But their business is for me no problem. Why? Because ‘I know with a smile and a handshake […]
Like most seafarer wives I was very exicited to go on ship, I enjoyed every moment it became best life experience ever beside being sea sick. My skin glows when I stay with him, of course my husband’s love, but it’s mainly because of healthy lifestyle, you eat on time.. breath fresh air, you can […]
Well how could be forget ‘Popeye the sailor man’, the sailor, that every child dreamt to become one. Over the years, sailing as a profession was highly isolated, yet rewarding too. But for almost last decade, the number of personnel joining this profession is decreasing. Yes, women are joining this community too, but the overall interest of people is […]