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Marine Engineering
How a Bow Thruster Works
A practical lesson on tunnel-thruster reaction, drive components, blade pitch, installation, safe operation, maintenance and low-speed limitations.
28 Sept 2026 Ship's Almanac 2026 bow thruster
Marine EngineeringCentrifugal Separators: Purifiers and Clarifiers in the Engine Room
How the disc-stack centrifuge keeps fuel and lubricating oil fit to burn — gravity discs, water washing, sludge cycles and the purifier-versus-clarifier decision.
20 Sept 2026 Ship's Almanac 2026 marine engineering
Marine EngineeringBunkering: A Safe Transfer Procedure
From pre-transfer conference to final draught survey — the discipline that prevents oil pollution.
20 Sept 2026 Ship's Almanac 2026 bunkering
Marine EngineeringEngine Room Watchkeeping: The Daily Rhythm
What a well-run engine room watch actually looks like, hour by hour.
20 Sept 2026 Ship's Almanac 2026 engineering