Life of a Marine Engineer - Keeping and Changing Watch
Ship’s watch keeping engineers stand a four hour watch in the engine room, before being relieved by the oncoming engineer. They both must observe …
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Momentum Theory and Mathematical Analysis for Propeller Forces Explained
This article gives details about the momentum theory as applied to ships
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Capstans and Windlasses - What are They and How do they Differ?
A capstan is a type of device used on ships to wound the cables and ropes during anchoring. Capstans are to old wooden ships what windlasses are to …
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Moving Forward - How does a Ship go Ahead or Astern?
Do you wonder how such a huge ship is able to move. Let us discuss the phenomenon behind ship movement
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Standard Temperature and Pressure Checks during Marine Watchkeeping Duties
Ship engine room watch keeping duties and routines are carried out by Engineer Officers. The watches are split into three 4-hour spells of duty, that …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Watch and Watch Keeping
Learn what is a watch on board a ship and what all duties does it comprise of? Find the answers in the article inside.
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How Winter Storms form at Sea - Common Terms and Definitions - Role of Air Masses
Winter months in higher latitudes means lots of storms. The weather can change abruptly from cold and sunny to warm and raining. All this is brought …
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Ship to Shore Power Supply or Cold Ironing of Ships
Cold ironing or shore to ship power supply is one of the methods for reducing the carbon footprints of the shipping industry.Cold ironing is a method …
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Buying a used boat - how to select the right second hand boat?
Read this article if you are about to strike a deal for a second hand boat, lest you regret your decision later on
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Pilot ladder construction and arrangement - Learn how a pilot boards a ship
This article explains about the arrangement used by pilots to board the ship and disembark upon mission accomplishment
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