The importance of the International Shore Connection (ISC) is critical for both routine and emergency situations, especially when a vessel is in a foreign or remote port. The International Shore Connection is required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under SOLAS regulation (Safety of Life at Sea), specifically Chapter II-2, Regulation 10, 2.1.7. It mandates…
A boiler, in a simple and broad sense, is a large container used to boil off water and create steam. On ships, the boiler utilizes the heat generated by the engine while running. The engine cycle end product is the exhaust gases typically have a temperature range of 350 degrees Celsius to 400 degrees Celsius.…
Have you ever wondered what are the different equipment attached to a boiler to keep it running safely and efficiently? Well, those are what we call boiler accessories and boiler mountings. Boilers on ships are fabricated and operated on a very large scale and like the hazards of boiling water on your kettle at home…
In order to utilize the waste heat or exhaust gas that is coming from the main engine, exhaust gas economizers are built and are located after the turbocharger. The exhaust gas from the main engine passes through the water tubes and generates steam whilst heating the tube. With the use of an economizer, a great…
The marine gearbox is almost similar to what we can find in automobiles. As the name suggests, it is housed in an enclosed metal box. Marine gearboxes are commonly mounted securely at the engine’s driving end and are in-between the engine shaft and propeller shafts. Engines are usually connected to gearboxes via mounting plates or…
Bedplates are the one that supports the whole weight of the engine. It is located at the lowermost part of the engine and takes most of the load when it comes to weight. Moreover, it also supports the crankshaft of the engine and holds it in its exact position. Accordingly, the bedplate is responsible also…
Do ships have parking brakes? Of course, they do! Ships cannot be secured at the pier without mooring winches. These mooring winches are like a car parking brake- hold the position of the vessel to keep it secure while an activity between the land and the ship is going on like cargo loading or unloading,…
Have you ever seen a ship? Have you ever wondered what the heavy equipment mounted on it? Well, they are known as deck machinery. This article will help you answer every bit of question running through your mind. Hopefully, at the end of this discussion, you will be able to distinguish them every time you…
How shipboard waste oil incinerators work, what MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 16 requires, how ORB Part I must be completed, and what PSC officers inspect.
Various safety devices are fitted for the safety of the crankcase. They play an active role in the safety and protection of the engine from crankcase explosions. Crankcase safety devices are: What Is The Crankcase Of An Engine? The crankcase is defined as the area around the crankshaft and crankshaft bearings in the reciprocating internal…