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…
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Mohit
Mohit Kaushik is a marine engineer sailing with Maersk Shipping. He handles website development and technical support at Marine Insight. Apart from handling web development projects, he also manages a logistics company and have a keen interest in modern logistic technologies .
How is Marine Engine Repair Done On board a Ship?
Marine Engine Repair is one of the most important tasks carried on board a ship. It involves repairing and carrying out of routine maintenance tasks on the marine engine of the ship. The repairs are generally carried out by marine engine mechanics, famously known as marine engineers.
Tanker or Container Ship: Which is Better For Seafarers?
What type of ship – tanker or container, is better for seafarers to sail on? Read the article to find out what things go through the mind of seafarers while choosing the type of ship to work on.
Procedure of Testing Steering Gears on Ship
Safety of the ship is the prime concern for seafarers onboard and for governing authorities like IMO. There have been many ship accidents in the past which…
16 Fire Fighting Appliances and Preventive Measures Onboard Ships
Fire is the root cause of all the major accidents taking place on board ships around the world. We bring to you a list of 16 fire fighting appliances and preventive measures present onboard ships to fight, suppress, and prevent fire.
How to Prevent Crankcase Explosion on a Ship?
Preventing crankcase explosion on a ship requires special equipment, tools, and knowledge. In this article we will learn about the different ways to fight crankcase explosion on a ship.
10 Major Ports in France
The Ports in French also play a significant role in the export and import trade of the country. The country is the second-largest exporter and importer in Europe after Germany. Let us look into the most important ports in France.
Air bottle or Air receiver On board Ship
Main engine and auxiliary engine are the two prime components in a ship’s engine room, on which, the entire operation of the vessel is dependent. There are…
What is Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) of Ships?
Continuous synopsis record is a special measure under SOLAS for enhancing the maritime security at the sea. According to SOLAS chapter i, all passenger and cargo ships of 500 gross-tonnage and above must have a continuous synopsis record on board.