Endoscope model 319 For Marine Fibre-glass fiberscope 319 facilitates easy inspections at difficult-to-access points such as in air ducts, ventilators, machines and motors etc. Diagnoses such as corrosion, friction wear, condition of welding joints, loose parts and lots more can be made very early, very quickly and very easily using endoscopy. The flexible319 can be […]
Marine IP65 Magnets Designed to withstand the elements and harsh environments, the IP65 rated weatherproof door holder is ideal for marine and outdoor applications. The holder exerts a holding force of 1200N (doors weighing up to 120kg) and is available in 24V DC and 230V AC versions. Robust steel construction. 1200N holding force. Sealed against […]
Operation of Anchors Using a Capstan or Windlass Anchor chains are connected to a windlass that can either be of vertical or horizontal design. A vertical windlass is known as a capstan, and we shall describe the operation of the anchor and its components using a capstan. The capstan has a drive wheel called a […]
Anchor Classification There are Certification Authorities such as Lloyds, ABS, and DNV who class and certify anchors for use in naval and commercial ships. There are two classifications used; HHP (High Holding Power) and SHHP (Super High Holding Power) and these are noted on the relevant certification. There are also two basic categories : 1. Temporary […]
Fabrication of Anchor Anchors are fabricated from a number of materials; the earliest ones being made from large stone blocks, sacks of sand, wooden logs or from mesh baskets filled with an assortment of stones. Once the industrial revolution came along, blast furnaces produced the pig- iron from which cast iron anchors were made. Following […]
Operation of Anchors Using a Capstan or Windlass Anchor chains are connected to a windlass that can either be of vertical or horizontal design. A vertical windlass is known as a capstan, and we shall describe the operation of the anchor and its components using a capstan. The capstan has a drive wheel called a […]
Komponen Sistem Ballast Komponen – komponen sistem ballast diantaranya : a. Tangki Ballast Tangki ballast berfungsi untuk menjaga kestabilan kapal baik saat berlayar maupun saat kapal melakukan bongkar muat. Pada saat kondisi kapal berlayar, tangki ballast dalam kondisi kosong, sedangkan saat kapal melakukan bongkar muat, tangki ballast diisi untuk menjaga kestabilan kapal. b. pipa ballast […]
Tugboat Tugboat atau Tug adalah jenis kapal yang memiliki spesialisasi : untuk menggerakan, biasanya dengan menarik (towing) atau mendorong (pushing). Macam Tugboat Seagoing/coastal tugs : Tugboat ini yang bertugas untuk towing di area open seas lebih berfungsi menarik daripada mendorong. Docking & Harbouring Tugs : Merupakan tugboat yang bertugas di area pelabuhan, biasanya dilengkapi dengan […]
Tali Nilon Tali nilon adalah tali yang dibuat dari serat yang sangat kuat yaitu serat nilon. Serat nilon adalah serat yang sangat kuat dan juga fleksibel sehingga memiliki harga yang mahal. Tali nilon ini memiliki kelebihan sebagai salah satu serat terkuat dengan daya tahan terhadap matahari yang paling baik, dan tahan terhadap gesekan, fleksibel, namun […]