Author: Dmitry
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Fresh Water Generator on Ship: Seawater Desalination Process
Freshwater generators are the kind of equipment installed onboard, that produces distilled water mainly for the ship’s consumption, whether it is for the main and auxiliary engines or for the […]
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What Is Boiler Water Treatment? Boiler Critical Maintainance
Boiler water treatment is the process of treating/conditioning the water so that the boilers onboard will be protected from scale formation and corrosion. Well-maintained boilers are protected from corrosion and […]
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Do Ships Float Higher In Saltwater?
Sailing in rivers and open sea, you may notice that your ship is floating higher in saltwater or what is more important, the draft is smaller. This makes navigation safer […]
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What Are A Ballast System And Ballast Tanks On A Ship?
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 […]
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Bow Of A Ship – What Is It and 6 Different Types
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 […]
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What Is The Wheelhouse Poster? Its Contents Explained!
The Wheel House poster is an indispensable material on the bridge as it provides necessary information for the Bridge personnel and Pilots. The Wheelhouse Poster is a large document posted […]
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What Is Ship Squat And How To Calculate It?
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 […]
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Different Parts Of Ship And Its Function | An Easy Guide
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 […]
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What Is An Eductor And How Does It Work?
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 […]
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How Much Fuel Cargo Ships Carry?
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 […]