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All Eyes on Hormuz as U.S. Maritime Blockade on Iran Enters Enforcement Phase
An LPG gas tanker at anchor as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Shinas, Oman, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit…
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Repeating Venezuela-Blockade Move Is Far Riskier Bet in Hormuz
military helicopter flies over the Panama-flagged Centuries, which was intercepted by the U.S. President Donald Trump announced a…
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NATO Allies Refuse to Join U.S. Hormuz Blockade, Deepening Rift With Trump
Luojiashan tanker sits anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli…
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Maintenance of Generator Brushgear and Slip Rings: Shipboard Best Practice
A thorough chief engineer’s guide covering all operational aspects, inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, failure modes, measurement techniques, and…
Electrical
Overheating in Shipboard Generators: Causes, Effects, and Prevention Methods
A comprehensive operational guide for maritime engineers to identify, manage and prevent overheating in shipboard generators. Includes failure…
Electrical
Voltage Instability: Causes and Diagnostics in Marine Generators
Comprehensive chief engineer’s guide to the mechanisms, causes, effects, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of voltage instability in marine generator…
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AVR Calibration Procedures and Common Errors: A Practical Guide
A chief engineer-level guide to Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) calibration: step-by-step procedures, common errors, troubleshooting, operational best practices,…
Electrical
Generator Paralleling Issues and Troubleshooting Techniques
A technical guide for marine engineers on diagnosing and resolving generator paralleling issues. Covers operational mechanisms, failure modes,…
Electrical
Common Failure Modes in Marine Generator Windings: Mechanisms, Detection, and Shipboard Best Practices
A comprehensive investigation into the common failure modes affecting marine generator windings, covering real-world shipboard experience, detection techniques,…
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Bridge Resource Management in Voyage Planning: Operational Best Practice and Troubleshooting
A comprehensive chief engineer’s guide to effective Bridge Resource Management (BRM) during voyage planning, covering operational mechanisms, human…
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Contingency Planning for Critical Navigational Areas
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Weather Routing Software Integration: Operational Best Practice and Troubleshooting