What is a Mid Ocean Ridge?
Mid Ocean Ridge is a mountain-like structure formed under the sea due to volcanic eruptions on the sea floor. Read this article to find out what are mid-ocean ridges.
How to Minimize the Risks of an Electrical Shock on a Ship?
Electrical shock is the worst kind of accident on a ship. In this article you will learn about ways to prevent electrical shock on a ship. Read inside the article to find more.
Blow-Down Procedure for Marine Boilers
Boiler blow down is required to clean the boiler off impurities and carbon deposits. The article describes the blow down procedure in details
Ways of starting and testing emergency generator
Emergency generator on ship provides power in case the main generators of the ship fails and creates a “dead or blackout condition”. According to general requirement, at least two modes of starting an emergency generator should be available. The two modes should be – battery start and hydraulic or pneumatic start. The Port state control…
Procedure for Entering an Enclosed Space on a Ship
An enclosed space is a dangerous place to enter on a ship. There is a special procedure that has to followed before entering a confined space. Know more inside.
Air Compressor on a Ship: Checks for Starting and Stopping a Compressor
Certain steps and systematic procedure need to be followed in order to start or stop an air compressor on a ship. In this article, we will learn how to start and stop an air compressor and also find out checks that are need to be made before starting the air compressor and also during its operation.
Boiler Operation Made Easy : Procedure for Starting and Stopping a Boiler
Boiler is one complex and dangerous equipment on a ship and for this reason it has to be handled with care. The article explains staring and stopping procedure for a boiler on ship
Procedure for Starting Emergency Steering System
An emergency steering system is used to guide the ship in case of the failure of the main steering system. In this article we will learn about the procedure for starting emergency steering system.
The Most Important Engine Room Documents a Ship Cannot Sail Without
In this article we will discuss the importance of entire documentation along with the important documents which comes under engine department of the ship.