How Much Do Oil Rig Workers Make?
When it comes to dangerous day jobs, there probably isn’t a list that isn’t complete without workers who are stationed on an oil rig. From handling dangerous equipment to falling […]
Marine Engineering
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What Is Tubing?
When it comes to water sports and activities, there will always be something new and interesting for you to experience and try out. While it is great if you have […]
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Why Ships Are Painted Red Below The Waterline.
Ships traveling through water create resistance to their forward motion. This resistance is called drag and is caused by the water molecules clinging to the ship’s hull and slowing it […]
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What Are The Different Types of Hatch Covers On Ships?
An implied condition for the safe carriage of goods at sea is that such cargoes shall be delivered, as far as possible, in as good condition and order as it […]
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What Is The Draft Or Draught Of A Ship?
A ship’s ability to navigate safely through a particular area of water depends on how the ship “sits” in the water, in other words, her underwater profile. Her underwater profile […]
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Ship Hull Markings – 7 Major Markings For Most Of The Ships
You might have spotted the symbolic representation and alphabet regardless of their dimensions and location on different vessels. These ship hull markings may seem familiar to us, yet often, they […]
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What Is The Aft Peak Tank In A Ship?
Have you ever wondered what the interior of a commercial ship hull looks like? What might be the different subdivisions, tanks, and so on? The aft peak tank is the […]
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How Are Ships Prepared For Drydocking?
The efficiency of a ship is determined by how well all the ship’s machinery and operating systems are maintained. To ensure such conditions are maintained, SOLAS Chapter-I Regulation-10, stipulates that […]
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Sewage Treatment Plant on Ships Explained!
Sewage is a very smelly topic if left undiscussed. This article will help you understand how the maritime industry handles human waste aboard the ship without violating or harassing the […]
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Open And Closed Feed Water System In Boiler
How many tons of water do ships boil off to make enough steam aboard? Where do they get this amount of water and where do they dump all of it? […]