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UMS SYSTEM FAILURE

(By Kamal Hossain, Chief Engineer) It is complete failure of the UMS, bridge control and data logging system has failed and the main engine is needed to run on manual control and monitoring. (a) State with reasons six main items of data, which require to be monitored and recorded manually. (b) Explain how a watch …

EFFECTS OF IMPURITIES IN FUEL OIL

Q. Write brief notes on the adverse effects that a fuel containing high value of the following may cause: (a) Viscosity (b) Density (c) Sulphur (d) Corodson Carbon Residue (e) Asphaltene (f) Vanadium & Sodium (g) Ash (h) Water (By Kamal Hossain, Chief Engineer) Viscosity High viscosity of fuel may cause the following effects being …

SHIP CHARTER

F R Chowdhury In shipping when a ship is hired it is always referred to as being on charter. The owner of the ship is still referred to as the owner and one who hires the ship or space thereof is referred to as the charterer. The instrument of agreement is known as the “charter …

BOILER WATER TREATMENT

By Maklub Al Mostofa Scale formation and corrosion are the main two factors that determine the efficiency of the internal parts and as well as lifetime of the boiler. Badly corroded and scaled boiler can fail within very short time. SCALE FORMATION IN BOILER Depending upon the sources boiler water contains various types of salts …

SCAVENGING AND TURBOCHARGING (QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)

By Maklub Al Mostofa Q. What is scavenging? Name the types of scavenge used for large two stroke engine. Describe the advantage of Uniflow scavenging. SCAVENGING: It is the removal of residual exhaust gas and its replenishment with fresh air in an internal combustion of the engine. The fresh air intake and exhaust gas expel operation …

OIL RECORD BOOK (QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)

By Maklub Al Mostofa QUESTIONS: How to put entry in ORB? What is action in case of wrong entry? How many people fill up and sign it? What is your action if an entry is missed? What is your action if you make any mistake?  ANSWER:                                This guidance only includes sections C to I. …

PORT STATE CONTROL (PSC)

F R Chowdhury Image Credit: ClassNK 1. What is PSC: It is customary to respect law of the land. You will appreciate that I will have to comply with laws of Malaysia so long I am in Malaysia no matter what my nationality is. The principle of Port State Control is based on this simple …

ENCLOSED SPACE ENTRY

By Maklub Al Mostofa Enclosed Space: For the purpose of this Guide, an ‘Enclosed Space’ is defined as a space that has the following characteristics: Limited openings for entry and exit. Unfavourable natural ventilation. Not designed for continuous worker occupancy Enclosed spaces include, but are not limited to: Cargo spaces Double bottoms Fuel tanks Ballast …

LNG SHIPS

By F. R. Chowdhury Image Credit: Liquefied Gas Carrier.com Properties of LNG: LNG is actually METHANE. Purity of cargoes ranges from 67% to 99.5%, according to geographical location. Impurities consist mainly of Ethane and Propane. LNG is: Non – toxic Non – corrosive Colourless Odourless In its gaseous form it is lighter than air. Its …