Working on a ship can involve a substantial amount of risk to a seafarer's life. Numerous hazardous agents on a ship can be risky and even life threatening. So what should be done...

The main engine and the steering engine are located aft and far from the bridge and controlled by a maze of wires, pipes, machines, and electronic devices. Prior to entering a port...

After the ship is out of the port limits and the pilot has gone, the marine engineers have a lot of work to do - from adjusting the main engine revs to run at maximum possible load...

There are a number of reasons for starting and reversing problems in marine engines. This malfunction is one of the most frightening and dangerous situations to encounter when maneuvering...

In a marine engine the function of the thrust block, propeller shaft, and stern tube are closely related, being responsible for the efficient transmission of the engine’s power...

This article discusses how the negative effects of complacency and routinization lead to marine accidents. To avoid this situation, many shipping companies are formally recognizing...

The Occidental Piper Alpha was built at McDermott’s Offshore Construction Yard, starting production as an oil production platform in the North Sea in 1976 and was later upgraded...

When preparing for a voyage ships take on fresh water which is supplemented throughout the voyage by water making plants. Fresh water is used in motorships as an engine component cooling...

Engineroom watch keeping duties include the estimate of component temperatures using the sense of touch. Engineers can rely on this as well as instruments and gauges in checking equipment...

The use of lubricants and lubricant parameters on ships is an important role managed by the main engine lube oil system. This consists of a pump that pressurizes the oil,...

A bold attempt at arms control, the successes of the London treaties have been overshadowed by their nullification in the lead-up to World War II. But they were not all in vain:...

As of 2011, China is a carrier power. A long time coming, the rebuild of the old Soviet era sister to the Kuznetsov- the Varyag- into the Shi Lang has given the People's Liberation...

Working on a ship can involve a substantial amount of risk to a seafarer's life. Numerous hazardous agents on a ship can be risky and even life threatening. So what should be done...

The main engine and the steering engine are located aft and far from the bridge and controlled by a maze of wires, pipes, machines, and electronic devices. Prior to entering a port...

After the ship is out of the port limits and the pilot has gone, the marine engineers have a lot of work to do - from adjusting the main engine revs to run at maximum possible load...

There are a number of reasons for starting and reversing problems in marine engines. This malfunction is one of the most frightening and dangerous situations to encounter when maneuvering...

The Occidental Piper Alpha was built at McDermott’s Offshore Construction Yard, starting production as an oil production platform in the North Sea in 1976 and was later upgraded...

When preparing for a voyage ships take on fresh water which is supplemented throughout the voyage by water making plants. Fresh water is used in motorships as an engine component cooling...

The use of lubricants and lubricant parameters on ships is an important role managed by the main engine lube oil system. This consists of a pump that pressurizes the oil,...

Watch-keepers must be familiar not only with the main engine components, but also with the location of all the engine room auxiliaries; switchboard, lube oil, jacket and seawater...

The Royal Canadian Navy is the maritime or naval force of Canada. It was been founded in 1910, and Canada has been a member of NATO since 1949. This article showcases the historical...

There are several common reasons for high exhaust temperatures in marine diesel engines, but MOST causes can be attributed to a scavenge fire and/or a defective fuel valve, both...

In a marine engine the function of the thrust block, propeller shaft, and stern tube are closely related, being responsible for the efficient transmission of the engine’s power...

Ships come in various descriptions and have hundreds of thousands of components, but there are a few parts that are common to all ships. In this guide, you can learn about how the basic...

Marine fuels and fuel handling are a common part of a ship’s engineers routine from taking on bunkers to ensuring the fuel is kept at optimum temperature, and as free from contaminates...

The charge air cooler is an important device fitted in all turbocharged diesel engines to reduce the temperature of the charged air before its entry to the engine in order to increase...

The invention of the diesel engine in 1893 has been attributed to Rudolf Diesel, a German mechanical engineer and inventor. This was an innovative internal combustion engine that was...

Scavenge fires are caused by oil igniting at the combustion air inlet ports within the scavenge spaces on main engine diesel engines. They are frightening and dangerous, but they can...

Ships marine diesel engines run on heavy fuel oil (HFO) nowadays a low sulfur content, or marine diesel oil (MDO)The lube-oil coats the revolving and reciprocating components...

Marine diesel engines and engine rooms have changed a bit since I was a young engineer at sea in the 1960’s. Nowadays modern engines are designed to be more economical and emit...

Learn about the techniques of controlling NOx emissions in modern day ships and what companies are doing to ensure that pollution to the environment due to NOx is reduced.

How do you check that the speed of the main marine diesel engine does not shoot to dangerous limits in certain situations?

Numerous different ships systems and controls being maintained by engineer officers are used on all types of vessels today. These consist of engine room systems such as lube oil, fuel...

Electrical Propulsion systems are not new to the marine industry. However, the system was limited to passenger vessels and some hi-tech research vessels. Recent trends and developments...

What if you have to install a ships electrical system on your own? It may not be as difficult as you think. Learn the basic requirements such as where to start and the basic and...

A ship can be considered as a mobile power plant. Most of the machinery is driven electrically, which thus makes for a huge electrical power demand. This makes a shipboard electrical...

Ships generate abundant amounts of power, but can a ship generate enough power to light up an entire city? This might sound an incongruous task, but it's very much possible...

Due to the coming energy shortage, scientists are trying to generate energy from every possible natural event. A method that will harness renewable energy from buoys that are used to...

The field of automation and control system is vast; there are many different ways of achieving the required effects by the operator of marine systems. It is impossible to cover...

An emergency power system tackles all emergency conditions on ship by providing an uninterrupted supply of power.To ensure safety on ship utmost priority should be given to back up...

We all know about 3-phase 4-wire system which is commonly used in shore. But lets know what kind of unique system we use on board ships. Know why we use such unique type of grounding...

Sailors are often known as "Master of All Trades" due to their versatility in handling various jobs. So why not try a few jobs such as programming, graphic designing or horoscope...

Engineroom watch keeping duties include the estimate of component temperatures using the sense of touch. Engineers can rely on this as well as instruments and gauges in checking equipment...

Famous for tourism, sports, and their ports, the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean constitute Oceania.

Reports on the presence of magnetic anomalies as well as an inter-dimensional portal in the Gulf of Aden are widely available on the Internet. This article explains the origin of those...

Due to the continuous increase of adverse effects of global warming, monitoring drastic variations in the parameters of the sea has become cumbersome. In order to overcome this difficulty...

Scientists are not content with the mere observation of the mysterious phenomena that are rogue waves, but are carrying out intensive research. This article examines how optics, neural...

Researchers are still mystified by the nature of monster waves. Even today, their physical features and sudden appearances are puzzles yet to be solved and are almost as mysterious...

This last article in the series explains lights, shapes and sound signals used on ships at sea. These indicate the length and type of ship to other ships and helps navigators to determine...

Low pressure of the atmosphere is a phenomenon that is avoided by the mariners. Learn about the mystery of low barometric pressure and in which regions of the earth it is more prominent...

There are certain mysteries which have not been solved till date, despite the tremendous improvements in science and technology. The mystery of the Bermuda triangle is one such deep...

A heat burst in meteorology is an uncommon atmospheric event defined by squally winds, a rapid boost in temperature, and a decrease in moisture. Understanding heat bursts is important...

This article discusses how the negative effects of complacency and routinization lead to marine accidents. To avoid this situation, many shipping companies are formally recognizing...

Do you know about the duties and lifestyle of a Deck Officer on board a ship? Or have you even heard the term Deck Officer? If not then its time you get down reading this article...

There's no doubting, the employment market has just got harder to crack. Now days only the best of the best are securing a maritime job. This article gives you the words of advice...

The only Maritime University of India promises to take the Indian maritime education to the next level. The much needed Maritime university with international standards will not only...

In the previous article we saw the various tasks a junior engineer has to perform and also how the work on board is different from what he did in his training. Here are some more responsibilities...

The article describes the life of a junior marine engineer and the various tasks he has to perform on board. This article has not been written with intent to scare people by showing...

Different types of jobs are available in a tugboat. This article describes different jobs in tugboat, required skills and functions of the particular job.

This article outlines the process of joining the US Merchant Marine. Read to find out what jobs are available in the Merchant Marine, who to contact to obtain them, and how to obtain...

Many applicants have difficulty with one or more plates in the Ishihara sets. Some claim that the tests are not realistic and the real issue is distinguishing colors at a distance....

Crewing levels on our Merchant Marine vessels are in some cases at a bare minimum to operate the ships, leading to the officers and crew working longer hours and watches. The majority...

Maritime cargo often incorporates dangerous goods. This article explores the established liability when Dangerous goods are shipped by sea.

Do you know how much oil can a ship discharge in sea water? and where? If not just read this this article where we will learn about the different ways and measures to control...

There are so many regulations that govern the shipping industry that sometimes it becomes tough for a ship to organize and follow all of them. With a need to improve the organizational...

Are you interested in studying maritime law? The article will provide you with some of the best schools worldwide that can help you enter this competitive field.

The "Captain's Mast" is a disciplinary event hailing from the age of sail where a ship's captain and other officers publicly shame and sentence sailors who have broken...

The maritime laws of Panama, new in August 2008, aim at attracting new tonnage by giving huge discounts and at promoting safety with additional discounts for PSC safety over 24 months...

The Maritime Jones Act has two main objectives. To protect the rights of the American seamen, to prevent them from working on substandard ships, to provide them a right to sue and ask...

This article is about all record retention of oil record book, cargo record book, and garbage record book as per the maritime regulations passed by MARPOL, a regulation under International...

Piracy along the coast of Somalia has reached unprecedented levels. The international community has recognized the threat of piracy and, using all available legal means, is determined...

Maritime claims have long plagued both plaintiffs and defendants, especially on issues surrounding the limitation of liability. This article provides an insight into the Convention...

Pressure in the Inert Gas (IG) system needs to be maintained within an ideal value – neither too high nor too low. Learn why is this necessary and how is this achieved...

Do you know naval architecture was formulated by a man who had never constructed even a single ship in his life time? Surprising but true! The history of naval architecture...

Learn about boat building methods and specifically how cruise ships differ from normal commercial cargo carriers as far as ship building processes are concerned.

The Vikings sailed to many parts of Europe in their long ships, initially powered by numerous rowers and augmented later with a single square sail. Their ships were invariably clinker...

The article describes the most common resin types for boat building. It also describes the most common applying procedures, hazards and safety precautions during use.

There are numerous rubber based waterproofing products for marine use. These are used to protect offshore structures, ships exterior hull and internal tanks against corrosion from seawater...

A ship, as seen in a port, is not calm when it heads out to sea. It experiences huge waves and obeys the degrees of freedom- rolling, pitching, yawing, swaying, heaving, and surging...

This is a must read for all beach lovers. It's an irony that the waves that push everything out of the sea are also the reason behind hundreds of deaths caused by drowning. However...

This article intends to give a brief idea as to what naval architecture is all about. An extremely disciplined field, naval architecture is all about constructing and designing a ship...

A naval architect has an important role in the design and manufacturing of marine vessels. They are responsible for much more than the initial design.

The Pacific Theater of the Second World War involved some of the largest and most costly naval battles and amphibious assaults in all of human history. Here is a selection of Bright...

World War II was fought hardest in Europe. Millions of soldiers and civilians died in a bitter conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945. Battles in the air and at sea changed the course...

All ships have a unique silhouette and this characteristic is often the best means of telling one type of ship from another. Here are some ship silhouettes that are representative...

The Captain is the most prestigious post on the ship; hence the place of residence of the Master has to be a master-place too, in the literal sense of the word. Here we explore...

A sailing ship is a wind-powered vessel and this article describes the design, function, and nomenclature of the main components of a sailing ship.

When I was serving my apprenticeship in Harland and Wolff Belfast in the 1960’s, estimating costs for shipbuilding and repair was carried out in a specialist department by men...

The offshore oil and gas division of Aker Solutions has won a prestigious award for its design of the deepwater well intervention vessel Skandi Aker. The ship has all the facilities...

Military ship design is an area of continuous implementation and research. The reason for the demand in the implementation and improvement of military ships is becoming more and more...

We all know that the heart of the ship is its main engine.A ship cannot run without its main engine. But how can we say that a particular engine is optimum for use in a ship? What...

We all know the use of a propeller in a ship but how would we find out what kind of propeller is suited for a particular type of ship. This article deals with the different types of...