Auckland’s First Fully Electric Passenger Ferry Hits The Water
The electric ferry was designed by EV Maritime and uses propulsion technology developed by HamiltonJet, based in Christchurch.
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Tallest Maritime Oil Rig Ever Deployed
The Petronius Tower in the Gulf of Mexico is the tallest maritime oil rig ever deployed. It stands at a height of 640 m or 2100 ft from the seabed to its tip.
10 Historic Shipwreck Sites Along the U.S Coastline
The U.S. coastline is a treasure trove of maritime history. With more than 95,000 miles of shoreline and hundreds of years of naval activities, it is not a surprise that several ships met their fate in American waters.
Most Expensive Salvage Operations Ever
Luxury Cruise Ship Costa Concordia ran aground off Giglio Island on January 13, 2012, leading to the most expensive salvage operation ever.
Tallest Maritime Oil Rig Ever Deployed
The Petronius Tower in the Gulf of Mexico is the tallest maritime oil rig ever deployed. It stands at a height of 640 m or 2100 ft from the seabed to its tip.
USNS Point Loma Completes US Navy Acceptance Trials, Prepares for Delivery
During the sea trials, the ship underwent a series of demanding and thorough tests while operating underway.
COSCO Signs $310 Million Deal To Lease Six New Heavylift Ships To Fleet
The first four ships will be chartered at a daily rate of around $8,843, while the final two ships will have a slightly higher rate of about $8,885 per day.
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Ohmmeter – Construction and Operation Explained
Ohmmeter is a portable instrument which is used to measure the insulation resistance of the electrical machinery and gives a direct reading in ohms.
3 Phase Induction Motor – Construction and Working
The popularity of 3 phase induction motors on board ships is because of their simple, robust construction, and high-reliability factor in the sea environment. A 3 phase induction motor can be used for different applications with various speed and load requirements.
Permanent Magnet Moving Coil Instrument (PMMC) – Working and Application
For measuring several electrical parameters to analyze and keep machineries in proper running condition, a permanent magnet moving coil (PMMC) instrument is used onboard.
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