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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…
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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…
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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…
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Control Tests on Ships Explained
The main engine and the steering engine are located aft and far from the bridge…
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Simple Fluid Mechanics Experiments and Calculations
This article gives you the concept of a simple fluid mechanics experiment using Pascal's law…
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Role of Compressed Air In Starting a Marine Diesel Engine
Do you know how diesel engines are started in ships? Equivalent in size to a…
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Use of Compressed Air for Engine Starting
Compressed air is not only useful to inflate your car tyres but can be used…
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Test and Overhaul of Fuel Injection Valves
This article discusses the testing and the overhaul of fuel injectors of marine engines,the testing…
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WHY IS A SHIP CALLED SHE?
A ship is called a ‘she’ because there is always a great deal of bustle…
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Why work at sea?
1. To see the world Some people choose to work at sea because it gives them…