The main (or generator) switchboards are usually distributed or split in two, three, or four sections, in order to obtain the redundancy requirements of the vessel. According to ru... Read more
The main difference between the marine and a land-based electrical power system is the fact that the marine power system is an isolated system with short distances from the generat... Read more
The dynamic requirements for the frequency converters in propulsion application are low, compared to many other industrial applications. Electric Propulsion on Icebreakers and Ice... Read more
Passenger vessels, cruise ships, and ferries have very high requirement for on-board comfort regarding noise and vibration. In addition, the reliability and availability is very cr... Read more
Electric propulsion of ships is dominated by Electric Propulsion Technologies(VFD) technology based on power electronics converters. The VFD converts the fixed line frequency power... Read more
A line diagram is constructed to show the basic operation of the electrical control circuit and explain the process, in a logical order, of the electrical sequence of events... Read more
The Assistant Electrician is responsible for supporting the maintenance of all electrical equipment and systems as directed by the Chief Electrical Engineer to ensure safety operat... Read more
The Electrician reports to the Chief Electrician and has overall responsibility for routine electrical maintenance and repair. Installs power supply wiring for newly installed mach... Read more
The Assistant Electro Technical is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the electrical plant and associated electrical systems as designated by the Chief Electro Technical... Read more
Manned engine-rooms are rare nowadays. Modern automation systems such as remote control and alarm and monitoring systems make it possible to operate most engine-rooms unmanned, at... Read more