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The Azov Sea—10 Reasons Why It’s Extraordinary
The Azov Sea: A Jewel Amongst Seas—10 Reasons Why It’s Extraordinary Introduction The Azov Sea is located in eastern Europe, between Russia and Ukraine. There are several characteristics that make it a unique body of water. In this article, we explore them to understand why. General information The Sea of Azov gets its name from…
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Stern Tube Explained | Location, Parts and Purpose
Stern Tube Explained | Location, Parts and Purpose Introduction Among the many different parts of the ship that serve a waterproofing function, the stern tube is the most important. In this article, we explore what it is, its location and purpose. What is the stern tube? The stern tube is a hollow tube that holds…
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Quick summary of The International Safety Management Code or ISM Code – Part A
Part A of International Safety Management Code or ISM Code for Ships Introduction ISM code is a very popular standard introduced by the IMO for the maritime industry. While it was first adopted in the year 1993, it has since undergone many beneficial changes that make it one of the most robust and reliable standards…
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SEEMP basics for absolute beginners
SEEMP Part I, II and III overview for absolute beginners IMO has been at the forefront of efforts meant to stem climate change and global warming. By working on a multi-facet plan, the IMO intends to reduce the impact of the international shipping sector on environmental degradation. Ship energy efficiency has been at the core…
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Form Coefficients of Ship – Block, Midship, Waterplane and Prismatic Coefficient
Coefficients of Form – Ship’s Block, Midship, Waterplane and Prismatic Coefficient Introduction Form coefficients of ship refer to coefficients that explain the shape of a vessel through a dimensionless unit. In this article, we shall look at five constants that all naval architects and marine personnel have heard of at some point in their careers.…
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The CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) explained in 6 minutes
The CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) explained in 6 minutes – Nautilus Shipping Introduction The International Maritime Organisation is a United Nations agency that adopts and develops regulations to ensure that international shipping is safe, secure and pollution-free. One of its goals is to ensure that international shipping takes active measures to meet the United Nations…
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What is Cathodic Protection? Types of cathodic protection
What is Cathodic Protection? Types of cathodic protection Introduction Corrosion is a perennial problem for metals exposed to corroding elements such as seawater and chemicals. In shipping, if corrosion is allowed unabated development, it can lead to a quick erosion of metals in critical locations. As a result, staying on top of corrosion problems from…
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What is Methane Slip in LNG Engines? Causes and Solutions
Methane Slip | Definition, Causes and How to Reduce Introduction The maritime industry has been moving towards greener shipping to reduce its carbon footprint for some time now. Along the way, we have seen many initiatives that can help us reduce our emissions by using cleaner fuel more efficiently. Some of these include shifting to…
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SOLAS Chapters for Beginners | Summary, Parts, Regulations Explained
Solas Chapters for Beginners | Summary, Parts, Regulations Explained Introduction There are many dangers to life at sea. Fire, flooding, collision, grounding, heavy weather and drowning are some of the major ones. But there are many more minor dangers that can jeopardise the safety of life. The collision and subsequent sinking of the Titanic was…
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Engine Connecting Rod | Types, Parts, Materials, and Stresses Explained
IC Engine Connecting Rod Introduction The connecting rod is one of the most critical components in an internal combustion diesel engine. It is under constant stress whether the engine is running or not and thus, requires extremely careful design, manufacturing, operation and maintenance for a long and incident-free service life. In this article, we provide…
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