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Marine Generators – Starting Checks & Procedure
Starting of generator engine Starting of an engine from “stop” state is something which needs to be done with care,…
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Layout Of Middle Level Of Engine Room
Introduction We learnt about the engine room design and layout of the bottom most platform and saw the various machineries and equipment…
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Ship’s Engine Room Top Platform Explored
Introduction We have been talking about the various platforms of the ship engine room and have discussed about the bottom platform as well as…
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Shipboard Level Sensors – Types and Theory
Measuring the contents of a tank is a job which most mariners hate to do. For this reason, many gauges…
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Firefighting Equipment in Ship’s Engine Room
Ships engine rooms are susceptible to fires and explosions, as well as the engines themselves. However, there is firefighting equipment…
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Marine Diesel Engines – Assembly, Components Of, and Watchkeeping For
The invention of the diesel engine in 1893 has been attributed to Rudolf Diesel, a German mechanical engineer and inventor.…
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The Charge Air Cooler in Diesel Engines
The charge air cooler is an important device fitted in all turbocharged diesel engines to reduce the temperature of the…
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The Production, Handling, Storage, and Use of Marine Fuels
Marine fuels and fuel handling are a common part of a ship’s engineers routine from taking on bunkers to ensuring…
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Ship’s Systems and Controls
Numerous different ships systems and controls being maintained by engineer officers are used on all types of vessels today. These…
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Parts of Ships – Guide to Component Descriptions
Ships come in various descriptions and have hundreds of thousands of components, but there are a few parts that are…
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Functions of Ships Main Engine Thrust Block, Prop Shaft, and Stern Tube
In a marine engine the function of the thrust block, propeller shaft, and stern tube are closely related, being responsible…
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Starting & Reversing Problems in Marine Engines
There are a number of reasons for starting and reversing problems in marine engines. This malfunction is one of the…