Saqib Ahmed
Marine Chief Engineer
Saqib Ahmed is an experienced Marine Engineer and Technical Superintendent with over 12 years of seagoing experience, progressing from Engine Cadet to Chief Engineer. He holds a Class 1 Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency and NEBOSH IGC certification, with strong expertise in vessel technical management, machinery maintenance, dry-docking, troubleshooting, safety, and maritime regulatory compliance.
Articles by Saqib Ahmed(71)
Duties of a Marine Engineer in the Merchant Navy
A marine engineer is the backbone of any merchant ship.
Emergency Generator Operation and Testing Procedures
The ship's emergency generator provides power when the main generator fails, resulting in a power outage.
What to Do in Case of Purifier Room Fire?
Purifier rooms are among the most fire-prone areas in engine rooms. Purifier room fires have caused serious accidents on several ships.
Things To Consider When Installing Marine Engine Bedplates
Engine bedplates are the lower components of marine engines (two-stroke and four-stroke), supporting the engine compartment and are among the most…
What Is A Bearing Scraper?
A bearing scraper is a precision tool with multiple sharp blades. It is used to manually smooth out raised areas on soft metal engine bearings.
Shipboard Fuel, Diesel, & Lubricant Oil Storage Tanks
A ship is a large floating storage structure primarily used to store and transport liquid or dry cargo from port to port.
Spark Erosion and Ship Engine Damage
Various automated systems are used on ships to ensure the efficient and smooth operation of machinery. However, machinery failures are common, primarily due to a lack of understanding of these systems by crew members.
What is the Impact Clearance in an Air Compressor?
The impact clearance refers to the distance between the top of the piston and the cylinder head of an air compressor.
What is the World's Most Powerful Ship Engine?
The Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C is the world's most powerful ship engine.
Top Dry Docks in the World
Dry docks are essential facilities for shipbuilding and repair. Naval vessels are transported to shipyards, where their underwater components (such as the…
Hydraulic Operation of Emergency Systems
Maintaining continuous power supply on board is one of the most important tasks during navigation.
How Do Bow Thrusters Steer A Ship?
Bow thrusters steer a ship by pushing the bow sideways with lateral thrust rather than by turning the hull like a rudder, and they are only effective at the low speeds used for berthing.