Sea waves are one of the beautiful natural marvels that excite us. However, there are different types of waves that are formed according to different weather conditions.
Archives for April 2011
Specifications and Requirements for LPG and LNG Ships to Sail in International Waters
LNG and LPG gas is carried by LNG carriers or liquefied natural gas carrier and LPG tankers with special cargo tanks having higher safety specifications & rules
Features and Benefits of X Bow Ship
The X Bow (Axe Bow) ship,by the Norwegian Ulstein Group with its revolutionary design of ship bulbous bow, has created quite a sensation when it was introduced.
Tiger Woods’ Yacht: SS Privacy
Golf legend Tiger Woods is undeniably one of the richest people in the world.Tiger woods yacht SS Privacy is one of the expensive wedding gift to his ex-wife.
Why 2-stroke Engines are Used More commonly than 4-stroke on Ships?
When a ship is being constructed in a shipyard, the most important machinery that is to be selected is the main propulsion machinery. Both 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines are widely available in the market but for a large ocean-going merchant vessel, a 2 stroke engine is more commonly used as the main engine […]
What is Steam Hammering in Ship’s Steam System?
Steam hammering in a ship’s steam system is very common. Let’s understand the causes for the same and its effect on the steam system and how it can be avoided.
Energy Efficiency Management in the Maritime Industry
A new rule for the implementation of the energy efficiency is underway by the global watchdog for the maritime industry, the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
What is Ship Performance Measurement system?
Maritime transport causes about 4% of global man-made CO2 emissions; which makes its carbon footprint approximately as high as a small country. Forthcoming regulations in emission and their controls make managing ships for owners and operators increasingly difficult.
Understanding Rectifier and Rectifier Circuits on Ship
Since most of the ship generates A.C current from its alternator, it becomes essential to use a device, along with transformer, which can convert this A.C current into D.C current for the use of those equipment or circuit running on D.C.