A chain locker is a small compartment or space located under the windlass. This is a place forward of the collision bulkhead below the main deck storing or securing the…
The term stiff and tender ship is a key part of the vast topic i.e ships stability. A ship or boat floats in water when its downward acting weight is…
The term RACON stands for RADAR + BEACON ( Radio Beacon ). An all-weather radar transponder that works on all frequency of the radar transmission. A racon or radar transponder…
What is the function of the top bracing? The longitudinal vibration from the piston movement is transmitted to the crosshead guides and then to the engine structure ( a very…
A lifeboat has always been an integral part of life-saving equipment on the ship. It's considered as the last resort to safety challenges on board ships. Thus it is important…
The indicated power of an I.C engine is the total power developed within the cylinder in one complete cycle neglecting any losses. It is the sum total of the brake…