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Operated by Total Energy, the Egina FPSO is the world's largest oil storage platform, with a capacity of approximately 2.3 million barrels and a daily production of 200,000 barrels.
Marine Insight 360 · Nov 2 · 2 min read
The SSCV Thialfis one of the largest and most powerful crane ships in the world. Its full name stands for Semi-Submersible Crane Vessel.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 30 · 8 min read
In the navies of the world, regardless of size or firepower, every warship plays a specific role on the battlefield. Frigates and corvettes, though…
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 29 · 11 min read
A seismic survey vessel is a slow-moving ship, usually under 100 metres long, built to tow the hydrophone cables and air guns used in offshore seismic exploration.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 29 · 4 min read
The use of cranes is believed to date back to 3000 BC. The earliest known crane, called a "shaduf," was used to draw water from lakes and rivers to…
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 28 · 7 min read
A bulk liquid terminal is an area within a seaport equipped with the necessary infrastructure for storing and transporting large quantities of liquefied liquids or gases.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 28 · 5 min read
Hovercraft work by blowing air down into a flexible skirt under the hull, and the trapped cushion of air is held at higher pressure than the atmosphere, lifting the craft just clear of water or land.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 27 · 7 min read
The skeg is an important but not essential component of a ship. It is a sharp vertical projection or external structural feature located at the stern near the centerline, directly attached to the hull plating.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 27 · 4 min read
Ships must prepare for a tropical revolving storm by monitoring broadcast warnings, watching swell, wind and cloud changes, comparing a calibrated barometer against the seasonal average, and using radar, which gives…
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 26 · 5 min read
We are all familiar with the concept of a double bottom structure. This structure provides better protection from damage and is also used to store fuel, ballast water, fresh water, and other consumables.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 26 · 5 min read
Vessel performance analysis is the monitoring, analysis and improvement of a ship's operating data, covering fuel consumption, engine and propulsion output, speed, weather, trim and hull condition, to cut costs and…
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 23 · 6 min read
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.
Saqib Ahmed · Oct 22 · 4 min read
