If you are studying " old school systems " try Butterworths, Marine Auxiliary Machinery, it very clearly describes what we used to just call the vap. But all said and done, its just simple physics, water boils at a lower temperature in a vacuum (or as the book refers - sub-atmospheric pres...

Like Martin, I work with MGO, which for the most part is top of the line. However DnV have highlighted some locations where even the MGO is getting bad. Do not take bunkers in the states around central West African Coast..............not that anybody would intentionally go to Nigeria for bunkers. Un...

An interesting topic. Personally I dont like to mix the two !! Just stick to one or the other at a time..............like dont drink and drive; you spill to much !! In an ABS publication " Marine Management and Ship Operation Guideline ISO 9002/ISM Code " (which is a publication used by ma...

Nice one Martin. Looks like you have a bit more happening than the CIMare forum at the moment. How does a dual ticket grab you ? Broaden your horizon so to speak. In the July issue of the Telegraph - NAUTILUS UK union paper - right on the back page is an article on a chap who holds a Masters Ticket ...