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2015
2015
Main engine maneuvering system
Main engine maneuvering system
The starting handle controls three micro switches that convey the following signals Stop signal ...
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2015
2015
LIST OF CRITICAL SPARES FOR MAIN ENGINE TO BE CARRIED ONBOARD FOR SAFE OPERATION
'- Adequate spare parts for the propelling machinery together with the necessary tools for maintenance and repair shall be readily avai...
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2015
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Microbial Degradation of lubricating oils onboard
Microbial Degradation of lubricating oils onboard
One of the vessel I served as Second Engineer suffered a sudden microbial degradatio...
06 Jul
2015
2015
Plate Type Heat Exchanger
Plate type Heat Exchanger Plate type Heat Exchangers are made up from an assembly of identical metal plates pressed together. Such p...
05 Jul
2015
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FOAM FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (Chemical Foam) 9 LITRES
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9 LITRES FOAM FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (Chemical Foam) Foam is an effective smothering agent, used for liquid fires mainly. It acts by flo...
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2015
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Marine shipboard Reverse Osmosis system
Marine shipboard Reverse Osmosis system
Reverse Osmosis To understand Marine shipboard Reverse Osmosis system and its functioning...
20 Mar
2015
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BOILER WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS AND ITS COMPOSITION
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Boiler basics and types of boilers | Common issues found on Boiler feed water | B...
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2015
2015
Ship Aft End Vibration – A report writing
Ship Aft End Vibration - A report writing
This article is furnished as a report writing to your superindent on Aft end vibration and S...
06 Mar
2015
2015
Ship Stabilisers and stabilising systems
Ship Stabilizers and stabilizing systems
A ship at sea has six degrees of freedom, i.e.
1. Roll, 2. Heave, 3. Pitch, 4. Yaw, 5. Sway,...
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ENHANCED SURVEY PROGRAM
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ENHANCED SURVEY PROGRAM Enhanced survey programme is a guideline for shipping companies and owners to prepare their ship for speci...
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Energy Efficiency of Ships
Introduction
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), as the main regulatory body for shipping, has, in recent years, devoted si...