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 a crisis or to avoid an emergency efficiently and in…
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 which (the Jahre Viking) can carry more than half a…
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 will outline some of these measures. Nearly all fires, which…
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 of fire in a place where no fire exist is…
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 reduce the spread of fire and smoke between separate compartments of a structure and to enable…
The early beginnings
Drawing of a Chinese rocket and launching mechanism The wood pigeon and aeolipile do not resemble anything that we would recognise as a rocket. In fact, the exact date when…
Venting of cargo tanks
Cargo tanks of a chemical tanker are required to be provided with venting systems to prevent both over and under pressurisation of the tank. Two types of venting system are…
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. It is important to take proper care of the cargo…
Marine Fire Testing
All ships sailing in international waters must meet the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Convention for the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS). Warringtonfire is the…
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 and experimentation, and combine technical expertise from a wide array…
