What is water hammer? How can it be prevented? High-temperature steam is used in the engine compartment for various purposes, such as heating fuel lines and tanks. Water hammer is a common phenomenon caused by water accumulation in steam lines. Let’s understand how water hammer occurs and how to prevent it. How does water hammer […]
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What Is A Bearing Scraper? A bearing scraper is a precision tool with multiple sharp blades. It is used to manually smooth out raised areas on soft metal engine bearings. Scraping plays an important role, as flat, smooth bearings offer advantages over rotating components. The skiving process aims to achieve correct geometric alignment by evenly
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What is a Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE) on an LNG carrier? Like the airlocks on LNG carriers (safety systems located between the deck (hazardous area) and the cargo compressor engines (gas-free area)), cargo holds on LNG carriers are equipped with various safety measures to prevent cargo from coming into contact with the atmosphere
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Cruise Ship Blackwater Treatment Cruise ships carry thousands of passengers and crew members, generating large amounts of wastewater daily up to 1,000 cubic meters. Therefore, wastewater management has become a critical component of daily operations. Because cruise ships spend extended periods away from land, they need to be self-sufficient in this area. Cruise ship wastewater
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The Complete Story of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill The discovery of oil has undoubtedly revolutionized human life. Oil dominates our daily lives in many ways. However, at the same time, oil and its derivatives have become a significant environmental threat. Oil spills from tankers and drilling platforms pollute water bodies and negatively impact marine
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Double Inverted Funnel for Intervention on Shipwrecks (DIFIS): An Oil Spill Response System In recent decades, various oil spills have posed a serious threat to the marine environment. In addition to causing loss of life and property damage, the marine environment has also been negatively impacted, causing irreversible damage to its ecosystem. When a ship
What is a Shipbroker? Wikipedia’s definition of shipbrokerage is very clear: “Shipbroking is a financial service that is part of the global shipping industry. A shipbroker is a professional intermediary/negotiator (i.e., broker) between shipowners and charterers who use ships to transport goods, or between buyers and sellers of ships.” Categories of Shipbrokers …and many other
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Logistics Careers – A Detailed Guide The term “logistics” originated in the military, referring to the coordination and movement of troops and supplies, their accommodation, and their storage. Given the complexity and dynamism of these activities, the term “logistics” quickly came to describe the organization, transportation, and storage of goods in commercial operations. Today, the
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How to Avoid Stifling the Ship-to-Shore Transition? According to a survey conducted by the UK Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) on the experiences of seafarers going through the ship-to-shore transition, the prospect of moving ashore to further their careers can be daunting for many seafarers. Many, understandably, feel anxious about career advancement.
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Four Social Networks for Seafarers Today, there are many popular social networks available, but they are often general and not focused on a specific industry or field. While it’s possible to create specialized forums and groups within these networks, it’s best to focus your network on a specific area. The maritime industry boasts several social
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