Navigation lights of the ships still play an important role in ship navigating procedures at sea. These lights require periodic maintenance to ensure smooth functioning. Find out the basics of navigation lights maintenance on ships.

Inspection of busbars in main and emergency switchboards on ships is important to prevent accidents caused due to electrical faults such as short circuits, fire etc. Learn how busbar inspection is to be done on board ships by taking all necessary safety precautions.

With new stringent regulations against pollution being introduced, it is important for the manufacturers to build marine engine that satisfy these norms and do not hamper the normal operation of the engine. To achieve this, engines are provided with several automation systems, which not only reduce the pollution level but also increase the efficiency of…

For measuring several electrical parameters to analyze and keep machineries in proper running condition, a permanent magnet moving coil (PMMC) instrument is used onboard.

Like any other mechanical machinery on board ships, motors also have their own running hours, after which, the complete overhauling of the motor is to be done to ensure efficient working and performance.

Ship is a floating city which requires power or electricity for several of its functions. In this article we will learn as to how power is generated and supplied on a ship.

A Ship cannot run on the traditional electrical systems with less voltage. The high capacity marine diesel engines and other machinery on ships require higher voltage systems to produce more electrical power. Find out the reasons for using high voltage systems on board ships.

Nowadays marine engineers are required to know all important electrical systems of the ship and problems related to them. Learn about ten such important electrical jobs which engineers on board ship must know.