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What Was The Porthole Window Used For?
Porthole windows are small, circular windows on the sides of ships that let in natural light and fresh air and keep the vessel watertight when closed.
Marine Insight 360 · Apr 22 · 6 min read
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What are the Causes Of Equipment and Machinery Breakdown Onboard the Ship?
Equipment and machinery breakdowns on ships are caused less by sudden failure than by neglected warning signs: unusual noise, odour, high vibration,…
Saqib Ahmed · Apr 17 · 5 min read
How Do You Calculate Specific Fuel Oil Consumption On A Ship?
Calculating fuel consumption on board and keeping records is one of the most important duties. The chief engineer is responsible for this.
Saqib Ahmed · Apr 17 · 6 min read
What Is Maritime Frauds In Shipping?
Maritime Frauds: The ship is almost 99% loaded with crude oil. The B/L number the ship provides will be less than 98% of the total cargo.
Marine Insight 360 · Apr 16 · 5 min read
What Points Are To Be Considered When Handling Mooring Ropes?
There are various types of mooring rope meaning on ships, and they have excellent elasticity.
Marine Insight 360 · Apr 16 · 5 min read
What is General Maintenance Work on a Ship?
Maintenance means ensuring that machines and equipment continue to operate. Whether it is a small machine or a large structure, efficient maintenance contributes to a longer service life and better results.
Saqib Ahmed · Apr 16 · 4 min read
What is the Basic Structure of a Ship? Explain Parts Of A Ship
What is the Basic Structure of a Ship? Explain Parts Of A Ship: technology, equipment and fleet context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and...
Marine Insight 360 · Apr 15 · 6 min read
What Are The Functions Of Tanker Ship?
Tanker Ship Operations is a highly specialized subject, and its training is disseminated through basic and advanced training modules supported by intensive shipboard training, even after gaining sufficient experience…
Marine Insight 360 · Apr 15 · 6 min read
What Happens to Stowaways on a Ship?
Stowaways found on a ship are given food, shelter and safety equipment, declared in writing by the master and reported to the port authority before the next port call, and must not be detained or forced to work.
Marine Insight 360 · Apr 15 · 6 min read
Duties of 2nd Engineer on Ship
One of the most important positions in the hierarchy of maritime professionals working on ships is that of a 2nd Engineer on Ship.
Marine Insight 360 · Apr 14 · 4 min read
Inside the World of a Chief Engineer under SOLAS
The ship's chief engineer is responsible for the ship's technical department. His job is to make sure the machinery in the engine room is working properly and also ensure a smooth journey.
Saqib Ahmed · Apr 14 · 4 min read
Duties of 3rd Officer in Merchant Navy
A 3rd officer's duties are bridge watchkeeping, upkeep of life-saving and firefighting equipment, cargo and port watches, and administrative work.
Marine Insight 360 · Apr 5 · 5 min read