Main and Auxiliary Engine Repairs at Sea
Repairs to main and auxiliary engines whilst at sea are carried out by the engineers; the main engines being the heart of any ship, and her only means …
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Marine Engineering
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Marine Radio Bands - Where to Tune for Marine Radio
In this article we will discuss the kind of radio you need to listen to ships at sea and the marine radio bands adopted worldwide by the IMO.
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What is the Biggest USA Naval Aircraft Carrier Now?
This article describes what the biggest aircraft carrier in the US is. It also describes some amazing facts about this biggest aircraft carrier in the …
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Ancient Mesopotamia Sailboats: An Introduction
Mesopotamian civilization was one of the first civilizations to flourish. They were the inventors of wheels, cuneiform, and sailboats. Sailboats were …
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Onshore Job for Sailors: Some of the Lucrative Onshore Jobs
The days are gone when a sailor or a marine engineer can earn big bucks only on ships. There are many onshore jobs that have an equal pay check and …
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Handling of the Marine Boiler Safety Relief Valve
Safety valves are fitted to protect the boiler from the effect of over pressure. At least two safety valves are fitted to each boiler steam drum, but …
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The 3208 Catepillar Marine Engine - History and Design
Although its original concept was a cheap throw-away engine, the Caterpillar 3208 engine has been used for many applications. Perhaps the most popular …
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On Board Marine Boiler Repairs
This article discusses the general repairs needed in the marine boiler and how to repair them directly on board. Some common repairs are leaking of …
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Technique to Inspect a Marine Crankcase - Components to be Checked
Marine diesel engine crankcase inspections are carried out by the ship engineers at the end of each voyage. This is to ensure that the components …
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Prepare a Ship for Dry Dock
For a vessel to maintain its class license, and comply with operational requirements, it must carry out planned dry docking every five years for the …
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