Marine Engineering & Systems

Discover the purpose, regulations, and importance of embarkation ladders on ships. Learn about SOLAS requirements and proper sign display.

The ship’s anchor is important deck equipment used in anchorage or to secure the ship whilst at the port. The bitter end of the chain is connected to the chain […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]