Ocean Energy Developments
Posted by Eric in Energy Management, Marine Technologies & Processes on September 19, 2009
by David Appleyard, Associate Editor at Renewable Energy World
Interest in wave and tidal energy systems is gathering pace as a huge number devices move from the drawing board, through prototype and testing phases and on to commercial developments.
Like many of the current crop of ‘cutting edge’ renewable energy technologies, the concept of extracting energy from [...]
IEC – Project Team > TC 18/PT 60092-510
Posted by Eric in Energy Management, Marine Technologies & Processes on July 19, 2009
The PT shall take into consideration the scope of IEC TC18 and develop a document that recommend the design, safety requirements, operation and functionality of High Voltage Shore Connection Systems (HVSC Systems) of ships in ports.
The document will also foster interchangeability of parts and ease the selection and procurement of equipment, including socket outlets and [...]
Observations made during Passenger/Cruise Ship New Constructions
Posted by admin in New Building & Shipyards on July 17, 2009
Re-post from article published September 17, 1997
I was very fortunate to join one of the most renown Classification Societies, and to participate in the construction of some world-class Passenger/Cruise Ships making headlines today. Further to my Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, my education includes courses in Non-destructive examination, Use of Materials, and Use of [...]
Marine Acronyms and Definitions
Posted by Eric in Marine Technologies & Processes, New Building & Shipyards on December 31, 2008
Marine Acronyms and Definitions
Re-post and updated periodically since September 17, 1997
AABW Antarctic Bottom Water
AAC Aquaculture Association of Canada
AAIW Antarctic Intermediate Water
AANII Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, State Committee on Hydrometeorology, Leningrad, USSR
Abaft – Toward the stern, relative to some object (”abaft the fore hatch”).
Abaft the beam – Further aft than the beam: a relative [...]
Managining Technical Professionals & Organizations
Posted by Eric in Human Resources, Others on December 31, 2008
MIT (Sloan) MTPR38-Quote in Brochure
SPM Marine User Group Meeting
Posted by Eric in Maintenance Optimization, Marine Technologies & Processes, Others on December 19, 2008
Eric Schreiber presents the impressive results achieved by the use of CBM technologies.
Eliminating SOx/NOx in marine exhaust gases
Posted by Eric in Energy Management, Environmental, Marine Technologies & Processes on January 1, 2008
The new regulations that have already, and continue to, come into effect around the world regarding the control of Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) gases has raised the cost of operations by forcing the use of low sulphur fuel and other mitigating alternatives. However, the changes in legislation have also ignited and fostered [...]
Marine Acronyms and Definitions
Posted by Eric in Marine Technologies & Processes, New Building & Shipyards on May 20, 2012
Marine Acronyms and Definitions
Re-posted and updated on an ongoing basis since first published in September 17, 1997
AABW Antarctic Bottom Water
AAC Aquaculture Association of Canada
AAIW Antarctic Intermediate Water
AANII Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, State Committee on Hydrometeorology, Leningrad, USSR
Abaft – Toward the stern, relative to some object (”abaft the fore hatch”).
Abaft the beam – Further [...]
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