Karan Chopra is an experienced Mariner and a Dual Certificate Holder (Engine and Deck). He has sailed as 2nd Officer for more than seven years on almost all major types of vessels. He staunchly believes in spreading knowledge and therefore loves teaching. In his spare time, he likes writing about his experiences at the sea and connecting with new peopl
Factors adding to Marine pollution comprise of not only the effects of oil and harmful gas emissions but also garbage generated on the ship during normal operation. Such garbage matter includes plastic, synthetics, oil rags, cardboard boxes etc., which are equally harmful for marine organisms and environment as is oil to the sea.
This article discusses-how to prepare a report of handing over? A hand over report is an important report writing describing general condition & nature of job.
A career is underwater photography is an unconventional yet rewarding career for those who want to explore the great depths of the sea. There are few things you need to know about diving photography before you get into it. Find out how to become underwater photographer inside the article.
Break bulk ships are perhaps the oldest variety of cargo carrying vessels which still operate at the sea. Unlike the present-day versions of cargo vessels, these types of ship were used for bulk cargo without putting the cargo into shipping containers.
Going as a fourth engineer on a ship is the first step for any marine engineer towards a responsible and flourishing maritime career. Find out more about the duties of a 4th Engineer on a Ship.
All the machinery onboard ship is a combination of mechanical and electrical systems. The modern day shipping is more reliable on automations and electronics whose knowledge and maintenance can only be handled by an engineer expert in the electrical field.
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
Maintenance of marine heat exchangers should be done at regular intervals of time to prevent damage due to corrosion and scale deposits. The method used for heat exchanger cleaning depends on the type of heat exchanger used. Find out how maintenance of heat exchangers is done on ships.
A smooth and safe bridge navigational watch majorly depends on how the taking over of the watch has been carried out. Learn about eight important points which ship’s navigation officers must consider while taking over a watch.
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