On 20 April 2010, the semi-submersible drilling rig Deepwater Horizon exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, 41 miles off the Louisiana coast. Eleven workers were killed. The Macondo well blew out, and over the next 87 days, an estimated 4.9 million barrels of crude oil were discharged into the Gulf. It remains the largest accidental…
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…
Explore the stern of a ship: the crucial aft that influences navigation, aesthetics, and functionality, pivotal for maritime expertise.
Discover the purpose, regulations, and importance of embarkation ladders on ships. Learn about SOLAS requirements and proper sign display.
Ever wonder how the ship maintains its desired speed and course to meet both the charterer’s and the owner’s timetable? Each ship is composed of the main propulsion engine and auxiliary engines which hand-in-hand help each other to sustain the desired temperatures, pressure, and speed that are needed to keep the ship running. The maritime…
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 crew’s usage. The abundance of seawater surrounding the ship is converted to distilled water onboard by applying heat to the water inside a vacuumed chamber…
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 scales, and heat exchange can be performed properly, hence continue producing sustainable steam at its maximum efficiency. Boiler water treatment plays a vital role in…