What is Turbocharger Surging?
Turbocharger surging is a phenomenon which reduces the efficiency and working output of a main engine’s turbocharger on a ship. Read inside to find out about turbocharger surging.
Reasons for Cylinder Liner Wear and Ways to Measure it
Learn about various reasons that lead to cylinder liner wear in ship’s engine and how it can be minimised. Also, learn how to measure cylinder liner wear.
How Massive Main Engines are Fitted in the Ship’s Engine Room?
A ship’s main propulsion engine is a massive structure which needs to firmly installed in the ship’s engine room to prevent damage to the ship and the engine because of various forces generated. Find out how ship’s main engine is fitted in the ship’s engine room.
8 Common Problems Found In Ship’s 2-Stroke Marine Engines
Though a ships’ 2-Stroke Marine Engine goes through a number of major and minor problems during its working cycle, there are a few problems which are most commonly seen. Learn about eight such problems in the article inside.
10 Things Deck Officer Must Know While Operating Main Engine from Bridge – Part 1
Deck officers at bridge need to be fully aware and conversant with various bridge control systems and use of main engine. Learn about few basic points they must consider while operating the main engine from bridge.
The Green Source of Power On Ship – Shaft Generator
To eliminate the usage of independently driven generators when the ship is sailing, a shaft generator is used. Shaft generator is a clean source of power, which does not burn any fuel to generate power.
Real Life Incident: Unnecessary Ship Engine Shut-down Causes Trouble
Shutting down of the ship’s engine automatically due to activation of the main engine crankcase oil mist detector (OMD) leads to vessel contact with the harbour breakwater. Read inside the article to know more.
8 Ways to Monitor and Measure Marine Engine Performance
The efficiency of the main engine is directly related to its performance. Mentioned in this article are eight important was to measure marine engine performance.
20 Important Tips to Maintain Nuts and Bolts of 2 Stroke Marine Engine
Learn essential tips a marine engineer should consider when handling studs/ bolts/ screw of a two-stroke marine engine on ships.