Lubricating oils of different makes and grades are used on board ships. Find out important points on how seafarers can optimize usage and reduce unnecessary wastage of lubricating oils on ships.
Are Rest and Working Hours Regulations for Seafarers Overrated?
January 31, 2013 By
Seafarers on ships know how to manage rest and working hours on ships irrespective of any document stating the same. Is the fuss over maintaining working hours on ships overrated?
Important Notes on Maintenance of Small Tanks in Ship Engine Room
January 9, 2013 By
Small tanks in the ship engine room must be included in ship’s routine engine room maintenance plan. Mentioned herein are important points for keeping a watch on important but often neglected tanks of the ship engine room.
2 Important Drains in the Ship’s Engine Room
January 3, 2013 By
There are several drains provided in the ship’s engine room. However, there are a few important ones which needs special attention in order to ensure smooth functioning of the ship.
Troubleshooting: Excessive Loss of Water from Main Engine Fresh Water Expansion Tank
June 14, 2012 By
A peculiar situation has been described, wherein the main engine fresh water tank had to be replenished five or more times a day to supply the necessary amount of cooling fresh water to the engine – Of course, this is excessive. Here are the ways to carry out the troubleshooting.
5 Problems Affecting Seafarers Today
June 13, 2012 By
Several issues faced by the shipping industry have made seafarers’ lives at sea extremely difficult. The methods in which several issues are being handled by the maritime authorities have led to aggravation of problems which needs to be solved as soon as possible. Mentioned herein are five of such problems
How to Improve Energy Efficiency of Ships?
March 13, 2012 By
With the introduction of new rules such as the energy efficiency design index (EEDI), energy saving on ships has become a matter of great importance. Chief engineer Mahendra Singh provides great tips on saving energy and increasing efficiency on ships in this article.
The Ultimate Guide to Fuel Oil Bunkering Process on Ships
March 6, 2012 By
Are you scared of carrying out oil bunkering procedure on ships? This ultimate guide to efficient fuel oil bunkering process on ships would make this important operation extremely safe and error-free for you. Provided with real life experiences.
20 Things that Should be Included in the Planned Maintenance System
March 5, 2012 By
The Planned Maintenance System or PMS is now available on every ship. The software is very helpful in the sense that as you scroll down in the computer, it reminds you of what is due and what is overdue. Know about 20 things that should not be neglected in PMS.
A Chief Engineer Explains the Importance of Situational Awareness Using Real Life Incidences
March 2, 2012 By
Chief Engineer Mahendra Singh describes some of his real life incidences to explain the importance of situational awareness on ships. According to him it is important to foresee a situation that might develop on a ship and take proper actions accordingly. Read inside for some great real life experiences every seafarer should learn from.
Basics of Fire Prevention on board Ships
February 18, 2012 By
The best way to deal with a fire on board ships is to prevent them rather than letting them occur. In this article, Chief Engineer Mahendra Singh provides an excellent general overview on the basics of fire prevention on board ships.
