The main purpose of refractory material that is used inside a marine boiler is to contain the heat generated by burning … [Read More...]
Marine Engineering
Understanding Boiler Refractory And Its Types
Choosing A Marine Boiler While Designing A Ship
Marine boilers used in ships today are mostly for auxiliary purposes in vessels that run on marine diesel engines or … [Read More...]
Understanding Ship Fin Stabilizer and Its Operation
The function of a fin stabilizer, found at the bottom part of the ship's hull, is to provide resistance to the excess … [Read More...]
10 Noteworthy LNG-Powered Vessels
LNG, termed as the fuel of the future, is also growing in popularity as a marine fuel. Studies have shown that LNG … [Read More...]
Marine Navigation
What is Bridge Navigational Watch & Alarm System (BNWAS)?
Navigating a giant vessel is not at all an easy job and when it comes to situations of emergency, wherein the … [Read More...]
What is Zone Of Confidence in Navigational Charts?
Zone Of Confidence or ZOC or CATZOC (Categories of Zone Of Confidence) has been a common question for the Second Mate … [Read More...]
What is Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER)?
The Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER) is a unique technological system developed by the USCG in … [Read More...]
How Nautical Almanac Helps in Marine Navigation?
Nautical Almanac is a type of navigation aid, which describes the position of celestial bodies to assist navigators at … [Read More...]
