Believe it or not a PTO does not provide any pressure even if rotating at warp speed. The pump that's attached to it does not create pressure...
There is a lot of stuff in the NZ Press about the export of ancient Kauri Logs, There are laws that state it can only be exported as slabs or...
Here is a link with a bit of a description https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2016/11319/modern-express-under-tow-update-feb-2/
That unfortunately seems the likely outcome which is probably why they winched the guys off who got the line on it before starting to tow it.
The BBC reports it is a Spanish tug that has it in tow at 3 kts. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35456682 They will need to find somewhere...
I think for the heavy object one there would be a few more ooo's in it :)
What are you going to do with it? Will you travel long distance etc?
The number and qualifications for the crew on a 166ft yacht will depend upon whether it is running commercially ( for hire) or private. If it is a...
To go from the ECR to or from my cabin door requires passing through 2 fire doors and 6 water tight doors. If I were further forward in the accom...
Can I go as far as to suggest that the motto " We know big boats" is misleading at best when applied to this thread? Given some of the things I...
I have worked on steel hulled yachts from 50 to 320 ft - None had automatic bilge pumps in them but all had bilge level switches.
I have not worked on a large steel vessel with any form of automatic bilge pump. They have had bilge level sensors and sometimes two at different...
Carrying wood to Le Harve, I wonder what the problem is as it is reported to have developed slowly
That was on the BBC TV last night. If they do manage to clear land I doubt they will be heard from again given the weather they will encounter at...
Turn on the TV, you will see a number of examples of folks who feel they are suited to rule the rest from their position at the shallow end of the...
That one could be knocked pretty hard and easily in that position if you were to pass a coral bombie or rock too close. A Composite fin could be...
Like this you mean?[ATTACH]
LROS have rules pertaining to watertight integrity with these installations, It appears from my quick enquiries that ABS do not share the same...
Even worse, Its a world wide phenomenon and some who survive to adult hood think they are good candidates to tell the rest of us how to live our...
They often stick out further than the envelope of the hull, striking something as you go past is a known risk and why there needs to be a separate...
