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 balanced by the upward buoyancy. In most cases this axis of flotation passes through the center of gravity and center of buoyancy cutting through a […]
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What Is RACON Buoy (Radio Transponder Beacon)
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 beacon is a device used to identify position/landmarks in a maritime situation. They are generally used to mark areas prone to navigation hazards. In response […]
The Function of Top Bracing in Marine Engine – Complete Guide
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 stiff location in the ship’s hull supporting engine weight ). Now to protect against the twisting forces it generates in the crosshead guides. Bracing or […]
How Lifeboat Work And Where Are They Used?
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 to maintain the required number of lifeboats at all times. Lifeboats are basically a smaller boat designated for carrying out emergency abandonment of the ship. […]
Indicated Power Its Measurement & Calculation | Make It Simple
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 power and the friction power of an engine. In short it is the maximum power available from the expanding gases developed by combustion of fuel […]
All About Emergency Generator on Ships
The role of the Emergency generator on the ship is to provide backup power for the emergency loads in case the main generator fails or blackout condition. It is part of the larger emergency machinery and systems installed on large ships related to the engine room. Located outside the machinery space these are much smaller […]
MARPOL 73/78 Annex 2 ( Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk )
Marpol Annex 2 is a regulation for the control of pollution by the noxious liquid substance in bulk that came into effect on April 6, 1987. It is another important MARPOL regulation ( in a series of 6 ) that protects the marine environment and safeguards its ecosystem. As the volume of chemicals carried by […]
