Components of an Anchor Windlass When it comes to anchoring a ship, one of the most crucial pieces of equipment on board is the anchor windlass. This powerful mechanical device not only ensures that anchors can be easily deployed and retrieved but also plays a critical role in the overall safety and efficiency of maritime […]
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Archaeologists Discover Shipwreck From Vasco Da Gama’s Last Indian Ocean Voyage In a remarkable discovery, researchers may have found the ship that carried the famous Portuguese explorer on his last voyage to the Indian Ocean. Located near Malindi, Kenya, the shipwreck has attracted the attention of many archaeologists. Although the ship was discovered in 2013
What is an Oil Water Separator? How Does an Oil Water Separator Work? Industrial manufacturing industries, such as steel production, mining, food processing, tank truck washing, power generation, heavy equipment washing, etc., use water in their production processes and often produce wastewater that contains oil from various sources. The oil must be separated and removed
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Ship Propellers – How Do They Work? The propeller is the driving force behind most of the world’s ships and aircraft. It propels large commercial ships through the water at 15 knots and propels commercial aircraft at 550 mph. But how does it work? Today, we’ll look at how Ship Propellers work, some of their
How To Read A Ship’s Draft Marks? What’s Its Importance? If you’ve ever seen a ship in the water, you may have noticed some numbers painted on the hull near the bow and stern. These are called drag marks and indicate how deep the ship is submerged in the water. Reading a ship’s draft marks
Loadline Marks were among the first safety features introduced in the shipping industry. When they were introduced, ships suffered heavy losses due to overloading. Lord Plimsoll, a Member of Parliament, fought for the introduction of loadline marks, hence the term “Plimsoll Disc.” The safety of the ship is paramount, and you must put all your
15 Essential Bridge Equipment On A Merchant Ship The control and navigation of the ship is carried out on the bridge. Therefore, various equipment is located on the bridge of a merchant ship for the safety of the ship and crew and record keeping. Here is a detailed description of bridge equipment and its uses.
What Is ECDIS & Its Functions? At the turn of the twentieth century, ships still relied on paper charts, just as they had for hundreds of years. At the time, sailors could not imagine this fundamental tradition would change. Less than 20 years later, every important voyage was equipped with an Electronic Chart Display and
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What does SS mean on a ship? Today, we’re here to answer what SS means on a ship. We will provide the answer, explain the historical meaning of the abbreviation, and look at the origins and meanings of some other common ship abbreviations and prefixes. In the maritime world, abbreviations and acronyms distinguish different types
What is dry docking and why do ships dry dock? If you’ve ever wondered why ships disappear for a while and then reappear looking good as new, this article is for you! In the shipping world, dry docking is a very important process that ships undergo occasionally. But what exactly is it? Why must it
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