different types of Ships – what is a barge and its usefulness
The maritime industry has both extremes of vessels within its framework. On one side there are highly sophisticated ships having all the hi-tech …
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Types of Ships – Reefer Carriers
Have you ever tasted a fruit which does not grow anywhere near your town or city, nor in your country but across the seven seas? Well then just thank …
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Bulk Carriers - Types of Sailing Ships
A ship is to an ocean like a car is to the road. Of course there are several differences between the two except that they are both modes of transport …
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Container Ships and TEU - An explanation of these special kind of ships
It is very easy to transport nicely packaged boxes from one country to another and the switching between various modes of transport such as trucks, …
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Oil Tankers Ships - Lifelines of the Oil Industry
If you are living in a country or a region which does not produce much oil, have you ever wondered who brought the oil to your local gas station? …
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Career for Navy - Job Description of a Navigating Officer
If you have watched the movie Titanic (I wonder who hasn’t) then you must have seen the command and authority that a Captain wields on board a vessel …
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Careers in Merchant Navy – Marine Engineers
Engineers are required on board ships to keep them running smoothly across the seven seas. Read this article to learn about various aspects of marine …
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Marine Job Profile – Marine Engineers and Navigating Officers
Marine profession is a very attractive and charming career even for those who are not much aware of the job profile of a mariner. So just learn what …
Continue ReadingHow to draw Indicator Diagram for a Slow Speed Marine Diesel Engine?
Indicator Diagrams arent like most other gauge readings where you plug in the device and there you go. Here you need a lot of factors to be kept in …
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What is an Indicator Diagram in context of Marine Diesel Engines?
Indicator diagrams are indicative of the power generated within engines and are a useful tool for marine engineers to know how well their engines are …
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