What is a GVU? What is a GVT? What’s the difference?
Answer: 🟠GVU stands for “gas valve unit.”🟠GVT stands for “gas valve mechanism.” [The design may be compact or a separate compartment next to the GE, GCU, or ME.] Both devices regulate the gas supply pressure depending on engine load, ensuring a stable and accurate supply of low-pressure gas (typically 5-10 or 300 bar) to the […]
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Master & Harbor Pilot — Who’s Really in Command of the Ship?
When a pilot comes on board, many people ask: who’s in charge now? Let’s find out 👇 🎓 Master (Captain) — Has full legal authority over the vessel— Has overriding authority according to the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (SOLAS V/34-1)— Responsible for:▪️ Vessel▪️ Crew▪️ Cargo▪️ Environment 👉 The captain’s authority is always retained […]
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What is MSS?
Answer: Methane slip reduction solution for HiMSEN generators. Gas-assisted operation for 0–50% loads, integrated into ECS control systems. It combines: 🟠 Multi-Pilot Injection (MPI): additional pilot injection of diesel fuel for pre-mixing with air, promoting flame propagation and improving combustion efficiency. 🟠 Cylinder Control (CCO): deactivates certain gas valves, increasing the load on the remaining […]
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Why can’t diplomas be verified through Diia after exchanging documents with QR codes?
Currently, the functionality for verifying diplomas after exchanging them through Diia is not implemented. Confirmation is only possible by submitting documents to the Maritime Administration or a Maritime Service branch. 🪪 Why do diplomas with QR codes need to be exchanged? Documents with QR codes are subject to mandatory exchange. Exchange is completed by submitting […]
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A bow rudder is a rare but interesting solution.
A bow rudder is a steering device mounted at the bow of a vessel, rather than in the traditional position behind the propeller. 📌 It is used infrequently and primarily for special maneuvering conditions:▪️ in strong currents along a pier▪️ when reversing the vessel▪️ in confined waters The principle is simple: the rudder is deflected […]
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