What is the Maritime Law in context of Cargo Contract Movements and Claims
With the majority of international cargo being transported by sea, this article provides a reflection upon the maritime laws that impact upon cargo …
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Marine Engineering
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Ship handling, heavy weather and normal conditions
A modern day ship has got all the hi-tech equipments necessary to operate it in any sort of weather, still ship handling is not an easy task. Learn a …
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what is the function and structure of the bedplate in Marine Diesel Engines?
A typical marine diesel engine of a normal sized ship easily resembles the appearance of building having several floors in height and a sufficient …
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How to read the Plimsoll line of a ship and what to understand by load line markings
If you have seen a ship from a nearby distance, you will not miss the peculiar marks on the side of the ship which are known as load line marks. But …
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How does a ship remain stable in the ocean?
It is very interesting to see a huge mass of metal float seamlessly on the surface of the ocean but do you really know the science behind the …
Continue ReadingHow often do i need to overhaul and inspect Inert Gas (IG) systems on board ships?
Prevention is better than cure and this applies to the Inert Gas system on board a ship as well. There are several components in the IG system which …
Continue ReadingShip Stability: What is the Relevance of the Center of Gravity?
You must have read about the center of gravity of a body in your high school physics but do you know its importance in the context of ship stability …
Continue ReadingWhat are the safety hazards associated with IG system on board a ship?
The inert gas system on board ships might be essential for the safety of the ship but it does have some safety issues related to it as well. Learn …
Continue ReadingPrecautions to be taken when you enter gas-freed tank on a ship
We normally do not think twice before entering any enclosed space in our routine every day life but not so on ships. Just read this article to find …
Continue ReadingHow is the inert gas (IG) plant used during crude oil operations on ships
We usually associate the washing process with water and this should be no different in the case of ships which are literally surrounded by huge …
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