Ships Fire Prevention and Control 7 min read
Emergency fire pump
On ships, every machinery is provided with a backup system i.e. one duplex or spare system or an emergency backup…
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Ships Fire Prevention and Control 4 min read
Fire Pumps on Ship
For a seafarer, working on a ship means dealing with several challenges on a daily basis, for which, he/she needs…
Ships Fire Prevention and Control 8 min read
Different Types of Alarms on Ships
A maritime emergency at sea does not come with an alarm, but ship emergency signals and alarms can help us to tackle…
Ships Fire Prevention and Control 7 min read
Tankers and Passenger Ships
Oil tankers There are today more than 3,500 oil tankers in operation. They include the world’s largest ships, one of…
Ships Fire Prevention and Control 5 min read
Fire & safety on board cargo ships
It is very important that strict fire prevention is put into place onboard seagoing cargo ships and the following guideline…
Ships Fire Prevention and Control 5 min read
Basics of Fire Prevention On board Ships
The best way to deal with fires on board ships is to prevent them rather than letting them occur. Breaking out…
Ships Fire Prevention and Control 7 min read
Fire door
A fire door is a door with a fire-resistance rating (sometimes referred to as a fire protection rating for closures) used as part of a passive fire protection system to…
Basics 3 min read
The early beginnings
Drawing of a Chinese rocket and launching mechanism The wood pigeon and aeolipile do not resemble anything that we would…
Ships Fire Prevention and Control 4 min read
Venting of cargo tanks
Cargo tanks of a chemical tanker are required to be provided with venting systems to prevent both over and under…
Ships Fire Prevention and Control 3 min read
Why is Cargo Ventilation Important on Ships?
One of the important aspects of transporting cargo on ships is to prevent any kind of damage to the cargo.…
Ships Fire Prevention and Control 2 min read
Marine Fire Testing
All ships sailing in international waters must meet the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Convention…
Basics 5 min read
The History of Rocket Science
Rocket technology has evolved for more than 2000 years. Today’s rockets are a product of a long tradition of ingenuity…
