The Maritime Industry Guide
Smart Ports are essential infrastructure that uses automation, integration of services, digitization and data-driven techniques for functioning as ports dedicated for management of cargo. Let’s find out more about them.
A remotely operated underwater vehicle also referred to as an ROV, is an underwater vehicle that is unmanned and usually tethered to the operator. Let’s take a look at some of the salient features about ROVs, their usage, categorisation, preparation, launching, operation, and shortcomings.
A piston ring is an expandable split metallic ring that is attached to the outer diameter of a piston in an internal combustion engine or steam engine usually used to provide a seal between the piston and the cylinder wall.
Different ballast water treatment methods have been introduced in the industry. One such method is the installation of Ozone generator system onboard ship with ballast system.
Bow thrusters are type of propellers, which are smaller in size and which help in better maneuverability of the ships at lower speeds. They are generally used for maneuvering the vessel near the coastal waters or while entering or leaving a port.
Lube oil purifier is important machinery onboard ships. Learn about its construction, working principle and operation inside the article.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are organic compounds that have high vapour pressure and low solubility in water. Learn more about VOCs inside the article.
Let’s take a look at hydrographic surveys, different types of surveys, and the various equipment used for carrying them out at sea.
This article throws light upon Selective Catalytic Reduction Reactors on Ships, it’s types, their basic working principle, components, its benefits, advantages and disadvantages.