The following essay describes a typical routine a Marine Engineer on watch usually does when he takes over the watch from his colleague: Because ships come in different designs, and people have different preferences, it is impossible to be correct […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In our previous publication, we touched on the subject of 2-stroke diesel engines. Today, we ask why we choose to use 2-strokes? As you might remember, for a 2-stroke engine, the piston has to move up, and then down to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
By: Thomas Yoon One of the most reliable internal combustion engines around is the diesel engine. In many industrial installations, diesel engines are used as prime movers for the generation of electricity and for emergency air compressors. It’s true that […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
By: Thomas Yoon As you might remember, for a 2-stroke engine, the piston has to move up, and then down to complete one cycle of the engine. In those 2 strokes of the piston, the crankshaft will have turned 1 […] ↓ 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…
The Marine Engineer has to be a jack of all trade, especially in engineering. He has to know all about the mechanical and electrical engineering involved in the operation and maintenance of a ship. He has to be able to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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