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About the Book

This volume written in 19 chapters, addresses the common circuits related to deck machinery and almost all auxiliaries that fall under the general category of hull equipment and systems.

Some circuits are unique and some are generic. However, the more one learns and practices, the better !

Together with Volume one, almost all starter circuits on a commercial ship have been covered

Chapter No. Title
1 Grinding Machine
2 DOL Starters for Various Fans
3 Hydraulic Pumps
4 Mooring Winch and Windlass Hydraulic Pumps
5 Accommodation and Pilot Ladders
6 Deck Cranes
7 Pilot and Water-tight Doors
8 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Systems
9 Air Handling Unit
10 Ballast Pump
11 Cargo Compressor
12 Steering Gear
13 Emergency Fire Pump
14 Galley and Laundry Equipment
15 Room Heater
16 Impressed Current Cathodic Protection
17 Marine Growth Prevention System
18 Shaft Earthing System
19 Enclosed Life Boat System

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Ship’s Electrical Circuits Vol 1 About the Book https://www.marineelectricity.com/product/ships-electrical-circuits-vol-1-about-the-book/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:44:28 +0000 https://www.marineelectricity.com/?post_type=product&p=2352 eBook        Paperback

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This book, written in 30 Chapters, focuses on standard equipment that is installed on the bridge of a Commercial Ship. It is intended to help both a Cadet and a Qualified Officer onboard, to further understand the technology, operating principles and easy-to-follow steps in troubleshooting Navigational and Control Equipment. Deck Officers, Electro Technical Officers and Marine Engineers alike, will it find useful. The chapters within are as follows:

Chapter No. Title
1 Electrical Safety
2 Steering and Stabiliser Systems
3 Rudder Angle and Rate of Turn Indicators
4 Gyro Compasses and Course Recorder
5 Magnetic Compasses
6 Ship’s Speed Logs
7 Echo Sounder
8 Radars
9 Electronic Chart Display Information System
10 Global Positioning System
11 Differential Global Positioning System
12 Anemometer
13 Weather Facsimile
14 Navigation and Signal Lights
15 Air Horn (The Ship’s Whistle)
16 Very High Frequency Communication System
17 Medium and High Frequency Radio Equipment
18 Navigational Telex
19 Automatic Identification System
20 Long-range Identification and Tracking
21 Closed Circuit Television
22 Television and Radio Antennae
23 Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System
24 Ship’s Security Alert System
25 Global Maritime Distress Signalling System
26 Marine Electric Clock
27 Alarm Systems
28 Internal Communication Systems
29 Voyage Data Recorder
30 List of SOLAS Regulations

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Marine Environment Protection Systems https://www.marineelectricity.com/product/marine-environment-protection-systems/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:40:47 +0000 https://www.marineelectricity.com/?post_type=product&p=2349 eBook        Paperback

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About the Book

This unique book highlights the design features, operating principles, maintenance and troubleshooting of  the various systems that contribute to protecting our fragile and extremely important marine environment.

It will be useful for anyone who will be or is responsible for complying with the IMO’s MARPOL  Convention on board commercial ships.

Chapter No. Title
1 Ballast Water Management System
2 ODME / ODMCS
3 Oily Water Separators
4 Incinerators
5 Sewage Treatment Plants
6 Gas Analysers
7 Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (Scrubbers)
8 101 Interesting Facts About Marpol Regulations

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Basic Electricity for Seafarers https://www.marineelectricity.com/product/basic-electricity-for-seafarers/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:33:05 +0000 https://www.marineelectricity.com/?post_type=product&p=2346 eBook 

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This book is compiled to help both pre-sea cadets and officers of post sea courses get a clear understanding of Basic Electricity, which is so important in the shipping industry these days. Efforts have been made to align the topics to the requirements of the IMO Model Courses for Marine Engineers at the Management and Operation Level and also for Electro Technical Officers.

The contents within are:

Chapter 1 – Basic Laws in Electrical Theory

Chapter 2 – Concepts of Electrical Circuits

Chapter 3 – Fundamentals of Alternating Current

Chapter 4 – Work, Power and Energy

Chapter 5 – Basic Measuring Instruments

Addendum – Formula Sheet

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Marine Electrical Maintenance and Troubleshooting Volume 4: Deck and Hull Machinery https://www.marineelectricity.com/product/marine-electrical-maintenance-and-troubleshooting-volume-4-deck-and-hull-machinery/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:23:52 +0000 https://www.marineelectricity.com/?post_type=product&p=2344 eBook        Paperback

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This book is an important document for a Marine Engineer or Electrical Officer who is keen to understand the nuances of maintaining and troubleshooting deck machinery and hull equipment. It starts with safe practices for hydraulic systems as most of the deck systems are very heavy-duty types.

It is suitable for most of the common types of vessels such as container ships, general cargo vessels, tankers etc.

The chapters with are listed below:

Chapter No. Title
1 Hazards with Hydraulics and Safe Practices
2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Hydraulics
3 Steering Gear
4 Bow Thrusters
5 Main Cargo Crane
6 Monorail Crane
7 Hose Handling and Provision Cranes
8 Pumps
9 Electrically-driven Deck Machinery
10 Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control System
11 Axial Flow Fan
12 Air Conditioning System
13 Refrigeration System
14 Explosion-proof Equipment
15 Tank Radar
16 Gas Detection Systems
17 Fire Detection Systems
18 Galley Equipment
19 Sewage Treatment Plants
20 Lifeboats

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Marine Electrical Maintenance and Troubleshooting Volume 3: Bridge Equipment https://www.marineelectricity.com/product/marine-electrical-maintenance-and-troubleshooting-volume-3-bridge-equipment/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:31:27 +0000 https://www.marineelectricity.com/?post_type=product&p=2342 eBook        Paperback

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This all-new volume addresses the longstanding need to be able to not only operate but also maintain and troubleshoot Bridge Equipment and systems, which is a huge shortcoming with many professionals.

This book comprises of information on all major navigation systems with both generic and specific guidelines to maintain and / or troubleshoot them. The chapters within are as follows:

Chapter No. Title
1 Electrical Safety
2 Steering Systems
3 Rudder Angle and Rate of Turn Indicators
4 Gyro Compasses and Course Recorder
5 Magnetic Compasses
6 Ship’s Speed Log
7 Echo Sounder
8 Radars
9 Electronic Chart Display & Information System
10 Global Positioning System
11 Anemometer
12 Weather Facsimile
13 Daylight Signalling Light
14 Ship’s Security Alert System
15 VHF, NavTex and TV Systems
16 Automatic Identification System
17 BNWAS
18 Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
19 Marine Electric Clock
20 Internal Communication Systems
21 Voyage Data Recorder

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Marine Electrical Maintenance and Troubleshooting Volume 2: Engine Room Equipment https://www.marineelectricity.com/product/marine-electrical-maintenance-and-troubleshooting-volume-2-engine-room-equipment/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:18:46 +0000 https://www.marineelectricity.com/?post_type=product&p=2340 eBook        Paperback

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This improved and updated Volume, is a vital link in a very popular and unique series of Four Books at present. Written in 21 chapters, it addresses the Maintenance in some cases and Troubleshooting of almost every major system in the Engine Room of a commercial ship, e.g., Main Engine, Purifiers, Viscosity Controllers, Exhaust Gas Scrubbers, Boilers, Incinerators, Freshwater Generators, OWS, etc, to name some of them.

It thus plays a vital role in assisting Marine Engineers and Electro Technical Officers on board, in the mitigation of failures and reduction of operational costs.

The Chapters are as follows:

Chapter No. Title
1 Electrical Safety
2 Introduction to Alarm and Monitoring Systems
3 MSB, ACB, GSP and Lighting
4 Integrated Monitoring and Control System
5 Main Engine Alarm and Safety System
6 M.E. Engine Alarms Handling and References
7 Electronic Governor
8 Main Engine Exhaust Gas Scrubber System
9 Air Compressors
10 Oil Purifiers
11 Viscosity Controller
12 Fresh Water Generator
13 Boilers
14 Inert Gas System
15 Oily Water Separators
16 Incinerators
17 Heaters and Coolers
18 MGPS
19 Shaft Earthing System
20 Engine Room Elevator
21 Engine Room Crane

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Marine Electrical Maintenance and Troubleshooting Volume 1: Alternators, Motors & Batteries https://www.marineelectricity.com/product/marine-electrical-maintenance-and-troubleshooting-volume-1-alternators-motors-batteries/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:59:07 +0000 https://www.marineelectricity.com/?post_type=product&p=2337 eBook       

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This improved and updated Volume, is the solid foundation for a very popular and unique series of Four Books at present. It addresses a longstanding need for adequate knowledge, understanding, application and integration of Terotechnology and Diagnostics for Marine Electrical Systems. It thus plays a vital role in assisting Marine Engineers and Electro Technical Officers on board commercial ships, in the mitigation of failures and reduction of operational costs.

In particular, this volume addresses the Essentials of Electrical Safety and Generic Guidelines for Maintenance, the knowledge of which, are of vital importance to the engineer onboard a ship. The Maintenance guidelines for both Low and High Voltage Equipment cover all common machinery and systems in the generation and distribution network. The contents pages will divulge the scope of these chapters

Without the knowledge of Test Equipment and Component Testing, it is futile for an engineer to even try and maintain / troubleshoot his equipment. Hence this important chapter addresses in simple terms, the use of test equipment and methods to test components. Likewise, process components have also been touched upon.

As a first step, the troubleshooting guides for Alternators and Motors, Battery-Powered Systems and Process Components have been included in this volume.

Ch No. Title
1 Essentials of Electrical Safety
2 Generic Guidelines for Maintenance
3 Maintenance of Low Voltage Equipment
4 Maintenance of High Voltage Equipment
5 Test Equipment and Component Testing
6 Earth Fault Monitors
7 Guidelines for Troubleshooting
8 Troubleshooting of Alternators and Motors
9 Troubleshooting of Battery-Powered Systems
10 Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Process Components

 

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Basic Electronics for Seafarers https://www.marineelectricity.com/product/basic-electronics-for-seafarers/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:31:17 +0000 https://www.marineelectricity.com/?post_type=product&p=2294 eBook     

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Leadership and Management for Gen-Z Seafarers https://www.marineelectricity.com/product/leadership-and-management-for-gen-z-seafarers/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:12:05 +0000 https://www.marineelectricity.com/?post_type=product&p=2290 eBook

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