Learn how a ship’s engine room fuel oil system works — from bunkering and purification to fuel delivery and viscosity control. Discover every stage, component, and modern improvement behind the […]
Explore how ship compressed air systems power critical operations — from engine starting to automation control and general service air. This in-depth guide explains compressors, air bottles, dryers, and safety […]
Explore the vital role of ship exhaust gas & air systems in marine propulsion: from turbochargers to exhaust gas boilers. This guide offers a humanised, in-depth breakdown—complete with real-world examples, […]
Keep the lights on at sea: this deep, human-friendly guide explains how a ship’s power generation system—diesel generators, alternators, AVR, switchboards, synchronizing and Power Management Systems (PMS), plus the fully […]
Discover how marine bilge, ballast, and sludge systems protect ship stability and our oceans. This comprehensive guide explains bilge pumps and OWS, ballast pumps and tanks, sludge handling, and eductors—plus […]
Discover how marine cooling water systems keep ship machinery safe and efficient. From central cooling concepts to jacket water, piston cooling, plate heat exchangers, and expansion tanks—this practical guide explains […]
Behind every powerful marine engine lies a hidden network that keeps it alive — the lubricating oil system. This system quietly protects, cools, and cleans every rotating and reciprocating part […]
The Renminbi has officially overtaken the US Dollar in China’s trade settlements. Explore the data and implications of this historic shift in global finance and the start of de-dollarisation. A […]
Discover the largest maritime insurance claims ever filed — from the Costa Concordia to the Baltimore Bridge Strike. Learn how these billion-dollar disasters reshaped marine risk, P&I clubs, and global […]
Meet the real people keeping ships (and the sea) safe today — from dramatic pirate rescues and fire-fighting tanker crews to ocean-cleaning innovators and volunteer lifeboat teams. Discover 12 modern-day […]
