September 9, 2016

Bunkering (refuelling)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/473795701″][vc_column_text]Most ships have a conventional engine that propels the vessel, and several generators that provide electricity for the variety of electrical and electronic machinery and equipment. Some ships do not have a main engine but several generators that produce electricity to drive electric motors that propel the ship. Electricity […]
September 9, 2016

Test Yourself: Bunkering

Section A A ship will steam from Port A to Port B, and the owner has the option of calling at Port X along the route to bunker. Distance Port A to Port X 6000 nautical miles Distance Port X to Port B 2550 nautical miles   Operating costs  $6500 […]
September 9, 2016

Bunkering – for those planning to become marine engineers

Bunkering of fuel, fuel segregation, preparation and fuel management. Bunkering large volumes of highly-polluting fuel-, hydraulic- and lubricating-oils is a high-risk activity, particularly when being received at a high rate of hundreds or thousands of tons per hour. Overflowing tanks or ruptured hoses because the wrong valves were opened or […]
September 9, 2016

Cargowork

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/473740137″][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/473783042″][vc_column_text]Ships earn their revenue from the cargo they carry – bulk cargoes, containers, liquids, vehicles, break-bulk cargoes, heavylift cargoes, and others. In every case, careful planning prior to loading or discharging the cargoes is essential. Cargo Stowage Much of the stowage of cargo is planned by computer, but […]