Author: Daniel G. Teleoaca – Marine Chief Engineer Emergency situations at sea demand swift and effective responses to ensure the safety of crew members. One crucial component in maritime safety is the Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD). This article explores the operational capabilities, effectiveness, maintenance onboard vessels, and the pivotal role of the vessel crew…
The maritime industry is crucial to global trade and transportation, connecting nations and fostering economic growth. International maritime laws and regulations have been established to guarantee safety, environmental protection, and equitable practices in this industry. In this article, we will discuss the significance of SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) and MARPOL (Marine Pollution) and…
Oil mist detectors are devices that are meant to protect large diesel engines of all applications against serious damage originating from crank-drive bearings or piston components overheating. In case of “Visatron” oil mist detector, the atmosphere of the crankcase compartment is continuously drawn out by means of header pipes sampling system from each…
When the engine is running, the air in the crankcase has the same types and amounts of gases as the air around it. However, there is a heavy shower of coarse oil droplets that are thrown all over the crankcase when the engine is running. If there is too much friction between the surfaces that…