A boat fender is a critical instrument onboard that helps protect your boat from damage. Together these boat fenders act as the bumper in between your boat and the docking station. Designed to protect dents and dings on the vessel…
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To know marine terminology is a must for the boat owners, seafarer and people in the marine industry. Even for the beginner it is must to know and understand; common maritime terms related to his or her ship or boat….
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An Indicator diagram is taken to access the performance of each cylinder unit for the ship’s engine. The idle diagram is then compared with the obtained one; that is taken at frequent interval. This helps us know of any deviation…
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Marine fenders are kind of a safety barrier designed to protect ship’s, ports and people against impact forces. In simple words it protect vessels and berth from damaging each other when they collide. These safety equipment’s acts a the interface…
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Winter is about to come and as an responsible boater you need to winterize your boat motor. Winterizing your boat means protecting your engine, accessories and equipment from freeze damage due to extreme cold. Your boat motor need special attention…
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Whether it’s for a boating trip, cruise, night boat party or just a ferry ride; you want an outfit that suits your personality. Boating outfit becomes even more important when; you are invited by your neighbor or a friend to…
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An electronic control unit (ECU) is a device capable of making independent decisions, regarding the performance of an engine. It observe, regulates and alter the key control units such as fuel, air and injection timing. It achieve such high performance…
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Marpol Annex 1 is the first and foremost important provision under Marpol 78 regulation. It deals with the pollution of sea due to discharge or oil at sea. The law was made to limit the damage to the marine environment;…
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Tug boat or Tugboats are a special vessel used mainly near the harbor and ports to assist in docking of the ships. As discussed in my older post “Types of Boats“; a tug boat is a powerful vessel in a…
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A handheld VHF marine radio is your lifeline at sea; be on ship, water craft or boat sailing, fishing or just doing your job. Whether you need to connect to the coast guards, send rescue signal, talk to other vessels,…
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