Exclusive Pictures: Maersk Triple E Vessels Under Construction
Marine Insight brings your exclusive pictures of the Maersk Triple E vessels from the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd (DSME)’s Okpo Shipyard in South Korea.
Crowley Christens LNG-Powered Ship MV TaÃno In Puerto Rico
Crowley Maritime Corp. christened the U.S.-flag combination ConRo ship MV TaÃno in San Juan, where the company’s investments have ushered in a new era of world-class supply chain services in the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico trade.
A Brief Overview of Fire Control Plan on Ship
The Fire Control Plan is a mandatory requirement of SOLAS convention described in Regulation 15 of Chapter II. The fire control plan provides us information about fire station on each deck of the ship.
What is a Fishfinder and How Does it Work?
A fish finder is a device boatmen use to locate fish in the water. Fishfinders work on the SONAR (Sound Navigation and Ranging) technology. A fish finder is an essential device in today’s fishing sector and for those looking forward to fishing as a leisure activity. A fishfinder displays the location of a fish on…
What is a Chafe Guard?
Chaffing is a term used when a smooth surface is eroded or when the surface coating of a product gets damaged. To prevent chaffing of boats, chafe guards have been designed to help protect boats from all sorts of damage. A chafe guard forms one of the most important dock products. It is generally built…
10 Important Generator Design and Operational Features Ship Engineers Must Know
Learn some not-so-commonly-known features of marine generators and some overlooked but important points that are not commonly discussed or taught in training sessions or marine engineering books.
Hazards Related to Electric Cable Insulation in Case of Fire
The insulation of the electric cable is generally made up of rubber or plastic. The amount of smoke generated by the plastic in case of fire is dependent on factors like nature of plastic, type of additive used, flame of fire and ventilation arrangement. In general most plastics produce a very dense smoke when heated. In this article we will learn about the hazards related to electric cable insulation in case of fire.
Maersk’s New Oil Research & Technology Centre in Asia
Maersk Oil, an entity of AP Moller Maersk Group, has opened a new $ 100 m global research centre at Qatar with an aim to unlock the potentials of Al Shaheen oil field.
What is Fire Safety System (FSS) Code on Ships?
Fire is one of the most common and dangerous emergency onboard ship which has lead to disastrous results including loss of property and life. As the resources available onboard to fight fire are limited, preventive measures are more effective than fire fighting measures.