Posted: February 25, 2021
Passengers from a cruise ship had to swim to shore after they were living on a ship lacking proper health and hygiene facilities. When covid outbreak happened on the cruise, the crew kept them in the dark while 3 passengers died. Now the cruise company is facing manslaughter charges because of their attitude in dealing […]
Posted: February 24, 2021
Antibodies are unable to detect the new coronavirus strains as the virus is shedding critical parts of the gene that is used to recognize them. In a bit like changing the architecture of your house, the novel coronavirus is evading the antibodies by changing their spike proteins, reveals a new study on the evolution of […]
Posted: February 24, 2021
Perhaps we all know the answer to this, and yet are too afraid to discuss in the public. Instead, let’s catch the bull by its horns and face the truth; possibly the outcome may turn out in favor of the seafaring community. Below are the main reasons for rest hours fudging on ships: 1. Short […]
Posted: February 23, 2021
Cooling of the main engine is one of the basic necessities to run the engine efficiently and thus, we require a Jacket Water Cooling System of the Main Engine on Ships. The jacket cooling water temperature of the engine should be maintained at least 60 deg C for the main engine and 40 deg C […]
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The ship part in the picture are the Anti Heeling Tanks. This system, which is installed mainly on container ships is used in port to keep the ship upright during cargo operations and at sea to reduce and “soften” the rolling of the ship in heavy weather.
Captain Chaim Shacham, Master Mariner, an active and contributing member of the Maritime / Shipping / Transportation by Sea industry for 50 years. The first 44 years with a global Ocean Carrier and the last six (6) a freelance Maritime Consultant.