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What Is Water Hammer? Causes and Prevention on Ships
Why water hammer happens in ship steam and water lines, the warning signs, and the drain-and-warm procedure and design measures that prevent it.
Saqib Ahmed · Oct 22 · 5 min read
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Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE)
LNG carriers use airlocks between the deck and the cargo compressor engines. These safety systems sit between the deck, a hazardous area, and the cargo compressor engines, a gas-free area.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 21 · 6 min read
Cruise Ship Blackwater Treatment
Cruise ships carry thousands of passengers and crew members, generating large amounts of wastewater daily up to 1,000 cubic meters. Therefore, wastewater management has become a critical component of daily operations.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 21 · 7 min read
Double Inverted Funnel for Intervention on Shipwrecks (DIFIS): An Oil Spill Response System
DIFIS is an oil spill response system developed by the Maritime Research Institute of the Netherlands (MARIN).
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 20 · 4 min read
The Complete Story of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
The Exxon Valdez oil spill is the 1989 grounding in which the tanker struck Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska, and released about 11 million gallons of crude oil.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 20 · 6 min read
Four Social Networks for Seafarers
Today, there are many popular social networks available, but they are often general and not focused on a specific industry or field.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 16 · 2 min read
What is an Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)?
An Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) is an advanced maritime radar system. It is designed to improve navigation safety. It does so by automatically locating targets and predicting their future movements.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 15 · 4 min read
What is ODAS (Ocean Data Collection System)?
Beneath satellite feeds, weather forecasts, and ship routing algorithms lies a vast, often invisible infrastructure of floating instruments quietly…
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 15 · 14 min read
How does a nautical almanac help navigation at sea?
A nautical almanac is a navigational aid that describes the positions of celestial bodies, helping sailors locate their ships using celestial navigation.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 14 · 4 min read
12 Things Smart Sailors Do Before Boarding
If you're a sailor who loves to travel and lives a carefree life, you don't need to read this article. But if you're a smart sailor who plans your life and that of your loved ones to ensure a safe voyage, then read on.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 14 · 6 min read
What Are Incoterms? Importance in Shipping Industry
In international shipping, even the slightest misunderstanding can lead to costly delays, disputes, and even late deliveries. This is where Incoterms come…
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 13 · 12 min read
Longest Non-Stop Sea Voyage In History
The longest non-stop sea voyage in history is the 1,152 days that artist and sailor William Reid Stowe spent at sea, leaving Hoboken, New Jersey on 21 April 2007 and returning on 17 June 2010.
Marine Insight 360 · Oct 12 · 3 min read