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The Importance of Tank Cleaning Machines and Ventilation Equipment in the Shipping and Marine Industries
Blog | February 7th, 2020Cleanliness and proper ventilation is as important in the shipping and marine industries as it is in other industries. Storage and cargo tanks need to be kept clear of contaminants to protect the contents from being tainted. Ventilation helps to maintain a correct temperature, to prevent odour transference between loads of cargo and to keep […]
The Importance of Having Quality Anchors and Chains in Marine Vessels
Blog | September 9th, 2019Marine engineering articles talk a lot about propulsion technology. Diesel engine systems receive plenty of coverage, as do the backup powerplants that keep ship-wide electrical equipment live. Environmental concerns are also important, so onboard ballast treatment solutions are often discussed as well. What’s perhaps not mentioned often is stopping power. At the end of the […]
Supplier of Navigation and Communication Equipment, and Spares for Shipping Companies in Australia
Blog | August 5th, 2019The navigation and communications suite onboard an ocean-going vessel will perform well throughout its journey. Crisp radio channels allow for long ship-to-shore dialogues, so a chain of command is maintained. Meanwhile, a seafaring ship’s helmsman checks his magnetic compass and Radar panel periodically to make sure the craft isn’t drifting off course. However, even with […]
The Purposes of Ballast Water Treatment Systems in Ships
Blog | July 16th, 2019Aquatic life forms pass the day by swimming lazily in light currents. It’s the same for ocean living plants, which grow happily between submerged rocks. Even tiny plankton colonies, almost invisible to the naked eye, survive in warm or cold waters all around the globe. Then something comes to scoop these species up and carry […]
Stern Tube Integrity Test During Dry Dock: How Is It Done?
Blog | February 14th, 2019Without making a habit of stating the obvious, let’s just say that a stern tube integrity test isn’t a job that’s done at sea. That tube is located way below the waterline. A boat’s propeller shaft passes through the shaft, so it’s about as near to the bottom of a vessel’s hull as you can […]