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Philippines and Vietnam to Plan Joint Naval Patrols
Defense officials from the Philippines and Vietnam will meet this week to explore possible joint...
What is Timber load line on ships and its details?
Timber Load Lines Special timber load lines can be used only when a ship carrying a cargo of timber...
Deck Equipment
What is the routine Anchor Windlass maintenance? What inspection and maintenance you will carry out...
What is meaning of Passage Planning ?
Passage planning is practical preparation of ship to take a ship from one point to another point in...
What is the Significance of Compression Ratio?
Compression ratio is the ratio obtained by dividing volume at BDC by volume at TDC (clearance...
What is SFOC? How to calculate SFOC?
Specific fuel oil consumption (SFOC) can be defined as fuel consumption in grams for unit power...
What is the compression ratio of Compression Ignition (CI)...
For CI engine compression ratio is between 12.5 to 13.5. For life boat engine, compression ratio is...
What is a Block?
A block is a portable pulley, made of wood, metal, synthetic-resin bonded fibre (SRBF) or...