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Engine Room Operations

CRANKCASE EXPLOSIONS
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CRANKCASE EXPLOSIONS

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The initiation of a crankcase explosion is a ‘hot spot’ or overheated part within or adjacent to…
continue reading..September 24, 2025September 24, 2025
  • Engine Room Operations

Scavenge Fire

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Scavenge fires occur when oil and carbon particles from the engine cylinder accumulates in the scavenge space.…
continue reading..September 22, 2025September 22, 2025
Slow Steaming
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Slow Steaming

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ECONOMICAL SPEED – SLOW STEAMING / SUPER SLOW STEAMING a) Full Speed The ship’s speed achievable at…
continue reading..March 13, 2025March 13, 2025
EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEM (EGCS)
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EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEM (EGCS)

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This procedure applies to all vessels equipped with Exhaust Gas Cleaning System. Exhaust from the below equipment…
continue reading..March 7, 2025March 7, 2025
Dual Fuel Engines
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Dual Fuel Engines

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The future of shipping industry rests with cleaner and more efficient fuels. Use of cleaner sourcelike LNG/…
continue reading..March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
ENERGY EFFICIENCY DESIGN INDEX FOR EXISTING SHIPS (EEXI)
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY DESIGN INDEX FOR EXISTING SHIPS (EEXI)

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Under the Greenhouse Gas Strategy towards 2050, IMO has set new goals in MEPC 80 to reducecarbon…
continue reading..March 4, 2025March 4, 2025
Pumps and pumping systems in Engine Room
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Pumps and pumping systems in Engine Room

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Piping system The bilge system is used to remove small quantities of fluid that have leaked or…
continue reading..July 3, 2024July 3, 2024
Oily-water separators and oil filtering equipment
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Oily-water separators and oil filtering equipment

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Control of discharge of oil from machinery spaces Any discharge into the sea of oil or oily…
continue reading..June 30, 2024June 30, 2024
SOOTBLOWERS AND BOILER CLEANING
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SOOTBLOWERS AND BOILER CLEANING

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Oil Fired Auxiliary Boilers The oil fired auxiliary boilers are not fitted with sootblowers. Soot removal from…
continue reading..September 19, 2023September 19, 2023
BOILER CONTROL SYSTEM
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BOILER CONTROL SYSTEM

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The burner is of the rotary cup type and so does not require any atomising steam or…
continue reading..September 11, 2023September 11, 2023
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