Just like most of the equipment, tanks do also have some limited pressure range to be followed for it not be devastated. Excessive tank pressure and vacuum can surely cause serious problems or damage to the vessel’s structures. Generally, most of the tanks are normally designed to operate within the 200-1200 mmAq pressure range. Any …
Offshore wind farms are becoming increasingly popular in many parts of the world. This type of renewable energy is growing in popularity as it offers a way to generate electricity without releasing harmful emissions into the atmosphere. In this blog, we will explore the various benefits of offshore wind farms and discuss how they can …
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Port State Control (PSC) refers to the inspections and regulations that port states employ on foreign ships entering their own ports to ensure safe shipping and prevent ship-caused pollution. Port States have the authority to detain a ship until any deficiencies that could jeopardize the safety or create maritime environmental damage are addressed to assure …
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A major requirement during the carriage of goods at sea is that the carriage should be done in a way that avoids damage to the carrying vessel. Since most solid bulk cargoes are usually heavy high-density cargoes, vessels loading solid bulk cargoes are subject to structural deformation because of uneven weight distribution. Cargo trimming is …
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In the wake of the 9/11 attack in the United States, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) developed the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) as a comprehensive set of measures designed to respond to perceived threats to ships and port facilities. Part A of the Code and SOLAS Chapter XI-2 mandated contracting …
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Cargo ships are an essential part of international trade, transporting goods all over the world. There are many different types of cargo ships, each suited to carrying different types of cargo and operating in different environments and Capesize bulk carrier is one of the most famous because of its sizes. A Capesize bulk carrier is …
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The program RaceSail for scoring sailboat races and regattas has been developed by Ed Mitchell, but lately was discontinued by its author. We decided to acquire the website racesail.org as we have started working on the new and more advanced scoring program and soon it will be available for testing. We invite all users of …
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Speed is an important characteristic of a ship. It impacts a ship’s economic performance as well as her ability to avoid danger. Because of the importance of speed to the safe operation of a ship and the fact that there is no numerical value prescribed for safe vessel operation, the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions …
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A ship’s primary function is to transport goods and passengers from one port to another. This operation requires proper knowledge, planning, and execution to successfully sail the ship to its intended destination. The process for achieving this is known as “passage Planning. A passage plan is therefore a comprehensive, berth-to-berth guide that highlights probable obstacles …
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The need for organizations to transport goods by sea in a cost-effective manner constitutes the backbone of Global trade. Organizations achieve this objective by either using their own ships or leasing them from others in cases where their own assets do not meet their requirements. Chartering of a vessel is a maritime term that is …
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