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 […]
Posted: February 17, 2021
Mooring operation is one of the important tasks that seafarers have to perform on the ship’s deck. Technically, the operation may seem simple but there are several dangers associated with it. Mooring is almost “Death Traps” on ships and many crew members have lost lives during mooring operations. Mentioned below are ten points that must […]
Bit of an open book challenge this week….