I still remember the day when I joined my maiden vessel more than a decade ago. A Supramax bulk carrier with the least automation and
Every seafarer is familiar with the term bunkering and has either participated in or at least seen the operation of bunkering whilst he or she
Cruise ships house thousands of passengers and crew, which leads to enormous wastewater generation of up to 1000 cubic metres per day. Hence, Wastewater management
As anyone working in the shipping industry will attest to, bunker (or fuel) is one of the biggest expense items for any container shipping company.
A remotely operated underwater vehicle also called an ROV, is unmanned and usually tethered to the operator. It is an underwater robot that collects data
SSB radio is used by boats or yachts for communication at sea. It is part of the Global Maritime Distress, and Safety System established under
The role of fire-fighting systems on ships cannot be more emphasized. Time and again, deadly fires have ravaged merchant ships at sea, away from the
The operation of the main engine, various types of auxiliary machinery, and handling of fuel oil results into the production of sludge on board ships.
There are several automation systems utilized onboard ship to ensure efficient and smooth running of the Machinery. However, machines still fail, mainly because of the
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