The Maritime Industry Guide
Learn how sludge and bilge are generated on a ship, how they are stored in tanks, what record keeping is done, and how sludge and bilges are incinerated, evaporated, or discharged.
Fire pump on a ship is an essential machinery which helps seafarers to tackle extreme emergency situations involving fire. Learn more about marine fire pumps inside the article.
Learn about the main types of marine engine lubrication systems used on ships, along with the operation and functions.
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.
To minimize the oily content in bilge water, which can be discharged from the ship, MARPOL has a regulation under ANNEX I which limits the oil content in the bilge water that vessel can legitimately discharge into the sea.
Boiler mountings are those special attachments on the marine boiler which allows efficient and safe running of boiler. Read inside to find out about a comprehensive list of marine boiler mountings.
Learn about common problems found in ship’s hydraulic remote control valve system and ways in which a ship engineer can troubleshoot them.
Learn essential tips a marine engineer should consider when handling studs/ bolts/ screw of a two-stroke marine engine on ships.
Read these seventeen essential tips for the efficient and smooth running of marine growth prevention systems (MGPS) on ships.