Microbial Growth: Risks to Marine Fuel Tanks – Practical Management and Safe Operation
Microbial growth in marine fuel tanks poses major operational, safety and maintenance risks. This in-depth chief engineer’s guide details mechanisms, risk factors, typical failures, detection, and robust measures for ongoing shipboard management.
Best Practices for Maintaining Fuel Pumps on Ships
Chief engineer-level operational guide for maintaining shipboard fuel pumps. Focused on real-world mechanisms, failure modes, checks, troubleshooting, escalation protocols, and shipboard best practice in the context of safety and reliability.