A presentation by Filip Koscielecki of the UK Club took his enthralled audience through the vast array of technical, regulatory, commercial and legal issues that are potentially created by the inevitable progression towards more autonomous ships.
Fighting fire on tanker ships in a terminal is not an easy task especially when the fire is big and has a potent fuel source nearby. The ship and terminal personnel must work with combined team effort to bring the fire under control. Learn about the general procedure to fight fire on tanker ship when in a terminal.
A Near Miss investigation process on ships in carried out in situations when a ship has fortunately escaped an accident which could have otherwise lead to disastrous conditions. Find out more about near miss investigation process on ships inside the article.
An inbound container vessel had just picked up the pilot. Two crew were on the upper deck preparing the port accommodation ladder prior to mustering at their mooring stations.
This is the third article in the series of Pipes and Bends – an Essential Guide for Second Engineers. In this article we will discuss about different types of pipe fittings found on ships and their structure.
The TI Class Super Tankers are the finest Ultra large crude carriers in the marine industry. The ships have been used as a bench-mark for several newer ships and still stand as an important example for the modern shipbuilders. Find out more about the “Fantastic Four Ships” in the article.
The Panama Canal is one of the busiest water ways in the maritime world, transiting hundreds of ships each week. With the increase in its popularity, the Canal is facing several problems including congestion is traffic as the gravest one. The Panama Canal Expansion Project will alleviate all these problems. Read more for the benefits of the expansion of the Panama Channel.
Electrical ratings of transformer and alternator on ships are always done in kVA. Find out why they are mentioned in only KVA and not in KW, by understanding the concept behind the electrical systems working on ship.
The Kandla port of Gujarat, India forms a vital marine network for vessels entering India through its Western waters – the Arabian Sea. Situated in the Gulf of Kutch, in the province of Gujarat Kutch, the port of Kandla has been in existence since the mid-1900s. Know more inside the article.
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