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Top 5 Navigation Instruments Every Ship Bridge Should Have for Smooth Sailing

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Ship navigation is a complex and challenging task that requires a combination of skills, experience, and advanced technology. The navigation bridge is the nerve center of a ship, where the captain and the crew navigate the vessel through the water, avoiding obstacles and hazards, and ensuring safe and efficient passage.The top five navigational aids that …

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The Importance of Safe and Efficient Ship Bunkering Operations

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Ship bunkering is the process of supplying fuel to a ship. It is an essential aspect of maritime transportation that ensures the smooth operation of vessels at sea. Fuel is the lifeblood of any ship, and without it, a vessel cannot run. Therefore, it is vital to conduct ship bunkering operations in a safe and …

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GREASING THE WINDLASS AND MOORING WINCHES

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Depending on the size of a ship, its anchor could weigh 10 tons and above. A mechanical device known as the windlass is used for lowering or heaving this from the seabed. Windlasses cater to hoisting up varying loads with the help of gear and teeth arrangement. The significant parts of a windlass are the …

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TURBOCHARGERS IN MARINE DIESEL ENGINE

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The turbocharger consists of a single-stage axial-flow turbine and a centrifugal air compressor connected by a single rotor shaft supported on inboard bearings. Turbocharger bearings are lubricated by engine lubricating oil. Turbochargers are equipped with cleaning devices for the compressor side. The rotor shaft rpm . is measured by a speed transmitter system installed at …

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CARRIAGE OF CARGO ON BOARD SHIPS IN MERCHANT NAVY

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Carrying cargo onboard ships starts with loading the cargo at the load port or port of origin. Loading on a ship is a process where the cargo or goods required to be transported by ship from one place to another are placed on board. As there are various types of ships and innumerable types of …

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