The direction of the ship is controlled by the steering gear. As the ship moves through the water, the angle of the rudder at the stern determines the direction it will move. Modern ships are so big that moving the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
By: Thomas Yoon Undoubtedly, the most important property in the operation of electrical equipment is electromagnetism. It’s the property of attraction and repulsion that enables motors, generators, solenoids, relays and other control equipment to function. Magnets can be classified as […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
By: Thomas Yoon Complex control systems all make use of signals that can be easily measured and altered remotely. Automatically operated machines or actuators need to be powered either by electrical motors, pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders. The most common signals […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Have you ever wondered what would happen if all the electrical generators were stopped? Or tripped due to abnormal operating conditions? If that were to happen, there will not be any electricity on board, and all the motors on board […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
By Michael Bustamante If you find inboard and outboard gasoline and diesel powered marine engines intriguing, then perhaps you should invest in a marine mechanic training program to attain the necessary skills to find employment in the field of boat […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Have you tried to find a solution for Mabuk? How do you stop the water from a leaking seawater valve? If you have given up, or you want to see how he finally did it, please scroll down the page […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Upside down gate valve On board ship, Mabuk the Cadet Marine Engineer Officer has to face challenging situations and problems. In this page, we look at one of these problems and we invite you to give your solution or advice […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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