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
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...]
Understanding Marine Sextant – Principle, Readings and Maintenance
The sextant is an instrument used to measure angles. Mainly used at sea, the tool is so named because its arc is one … [Read More...]
Automatic Identification System (AIS): Integrating and Identifying Marine Communication Channels
The world of AIS (or Automatic Identification System) can often be a confusing one to delve into, with many questions … [Read More...]
Introduction to Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) – What You Must Know
Introduction to GMDSS During the 18th century, the ships sailing in international and coastal waters were dependent on … [Read More...]
