A DOC certificate or Document of Compliance is a safety certificate issued to the shipping companies in compliance with the ISM Code 1998 under chapter IX of SOLAS. International safety management code ( ISM ) stands for the international management…
SOPEP or Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan; is a pollution prevention plan as per chapter five regulation 37 of the MARPOL Annex 1. All oil tankers above 150 GT and other ships above 400 GT; are required to carry an…
Boating anglers are facing a hard time choosing the best outboard motors for their powerboat. Today the outboard motor is more efficient, reliable, quite, powerful and smooth to operate. But not all are the same, some are too good for…
A steam turbine is one powerful turbomachine where thermal energy is utilized to produce mechanical energy. All steam turbines can be classified into different types based on the number of cylinders, general flow, means of heat supply, Operating principle and…
An Eductor is a device that works on the venturi effect for pump operation. It is a type of jet pump used to pump out liquid/sediments where the suction head is too low for the normal pump to operate. Based…
Ultra-large Container Vessel or ULCV has changed the way goods are transmitted around the world. Since the introduction of container shipping in 1956; there has been a never-ending race to built bigger, more efficient container ships. Thus producing some of…
When going for fishing it’s essential you wear an inflatable life vest or kept any floatation device nearby. It’s not just a good practice but helps keep you safe and feel secured. For all time protection; it’s important you wear…
Pontoon boats are quite unique because of its monohull design. The pontoon boat weight is one of the major factors to consider; if you need to tow your own pontoon on a trailer. Yet I see how easily most people…
Marine lube oil system or any lubricating oil system in particular works on four key types of lubrication; hydrodynamic, hydrostatic, boundary, and elastohydrodynamic lubrication. Adequate lubrication of parts is required to avoid heat buildup and wear; thus playing an essential…