Monday, February 28, 2011

Emma Bigger Sister












Maersk Line, the owner and operator of E-Class has ordered 10 world's largest and most efficient vessels, with an option for an additional 20 vessels. The new fleet called TRIPLE-E CLASS

  1. Builder: Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd.
  2. Estimated year of delivery: 2013-2015
  3. Triple-E means;Economy of scale, Energy efficient and Environmentally improved
  4. Length: 400m, Wide: 59m, High: 73m
  5. Capacity: 18000 TEU
  6. Deadweight: 165 000 tonne
  7. Top Speed: 23 knots
  8. Price: USD 190 million per ship






More info, see here.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952



Available now!
Latest amendments as at 1oth November 2010.
From International Law Book Services. See here.

ISBN: 978-967-89-2118-3

Price: RM 39.50

Just bought today.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Monday, February 7, 2011

Rogue Wave

An ocean wave much larger than the current wave sequence. This wave may also be outside the current wave direction and may be 100 feet or more in height.





Wednesday, February 2, 2011

General Arrangement Plan

A drawing of a ship which lists all necessary statistics and operating information such as LOA, DWT, cargo, water, fuel capacity, etc. The deadweight scale is also contained on this important chart which is usually posted outdise the ship's office or mate's cabin.





Plimsoll Mark

The mark on the side of a classed vessel which indicates its safe load lines at varying seasonal conditions.




Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Flame Screen (or Arrester)

A device comprised of a fine wire gauze that is fitted into the discharge end of a vent line. It prevents the passage of flame, but will allow vapor to pass through. Flame screens are also fitted to removable ullage plugs used to cover ullage holes on cargo tank tops.



Ensign

The flag carried by a ship as insignia of her nationality