Changing over of fuel oils in ship’s main engine and generator is important to keep a check on NOx and SOx emissions while entering Emission control areas (ECA) as mentioned under MARPOL Annex VI- Prevention of air pollution by ships. Find out more about the changing over procedures of fuel on ship’s marine engine and generator.
A remotely operated underwater vehicle, also referred to as ROV, is an underwater vehicle which is usually tethered. The unoccupied vehicle is similar to a robot, which is fitted out with sensors and sampling tools to collect various types of data.
The Aguçadoura wave farm – the first of its kind- was put into operation in the high seas near the Portuguese city of Porto in the year 2008. The world’s first wave farm was the result of a pioneering effort between Pelamis, the British engineering giant, Enersis, a Portuguese company specialising in alternate energy development and an Australian company Babcock and Brown that provided the required substructure for the WEC.
Wire ropes used on ships and other maritime operations need to be properly lubricated and taken care of to prevent untimely breakdown of wire ropes due to constant wear and tear.
Good bilge management practices help in optimizing the performance of the Oily Water Separator on ships. No matter what type of OWS is installed onboard ships, if the bilge management is not proper the Oily Water Separator (OWS) is bound to malfunction.
Troubleshooting engine room machinery problems is one of the most important tasks marine engineers have to deal on a daily basis. Learn about the basics of engine room machinery troubleshooting in this article.
Optimal performance of Oily water separator on ships depends on a number of factors. Marine Engineers must consider twenty most important aspects mentioned in this article for smooth functioning of the OWS.
Several parameters affect efficient working of oily water separator on ships. Marine engineers must understand these factors in order to ensure satisfactory operation of oil water separators.
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.
Marine Insight launches new free ebook – The Guide to Slow Steaming on Ships. The guide offers important aspects related to slow steaming and explains how it should be implemented on ships. Download your free copy right away.
Globe valve is a type of valve most commonly used on board ships. Learn about the construction, design, and maintenance of globe valves inside the article.
The world’s first electric ferry will be launched in the year 2015 in Norway by Siemens and Norwegian shipyard Fjellstrand. The vessel will take only 10 minutes to recharge.
