Ships, over the years, have increased in length, width, height, and cargo-carrying capacity. Despite the immense size, the ballast system which is comprised of ballast tanks allows the ship to […]
The foremost part of a vessel is called the bow of a ship. The first thing anyone notices when a vessel approach is its forward section. How profound it is […]
Grounding is one of the many accidents that happen onboard. This occurs when the bottom hull of the ship touches the seabed. It can create damage to the vessel or […]
Have you ever wondered about the materials used to construct ships or about the ship’s primary components? A ship is constructed of steel and composite materials and is composed of […]
An eductor is the name of a pump that uses the venturi effect during a pumping operation. This is a type of jet pump which is used to pump sediment […]
Cargo ships are classified according to their sizes as well as the fuel they can carry. For instance, Panamax size cargo ships can carry approximately 5,700 MT up to 8,000 […]
Fuels are the lifeblood of marine diesel engines. With fuel problems that may occur on board, cargo, and shipments will not be delivered on time, which we must prevent to […]
The bilge system is provided in the ship to remove bilge water from the ship’s dry compartments in emergencies. The major uses of the system are for cleaning water and […]
Vessels are floating power plants on the sea and the marine growth prevention system is vital for continuous operations. This enormous powerplant is a composite of different systems that is […]