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09/09/2026

Fire Tube Boiler Explained

This video shows a complete cutaway of a Fire Tube Boiler and how it works.
You will see the main parts:

Fire box, Grate and Ashpit
Combustion chamber and Crown
Fire tubes carrying hot gases
Smoke box, Smoke box door and Chimney
External shell, Water space and Steam space
Safety valve, Stop valve and Pressure gauge
Man hole, Anti priming pipe
Feed check valve and Blow off c**k

Heat from the fire box passes through the fire tubes, heats the water, and produces steam.


09/09/2026

6 Motions of a Ship Explained
A ship never stays still in the ocean.
This video explains the 6 motions of a ship.
You will learn:
Heave – up and down movement
Surge – forward and backward movement
Sway – side to side movement
Yaw – turning left and right
Pitch – bow going up and down
Roll – ship tilting from side to side
Also see real footage of a ship moving through the sea.
A basic but very important topic for every seafarer.

09/09/2026

How IALA Buoys Are Installed

How are IALA navigation buoys installed at sea?

This video shows both the mooring methods and the real installation work.
You will learn two types of buoy mooring:

Synthetic Mooring Solution – a synthetic line holds the buoy, often used near an unburied seabed gas pipe
Mooring Chain Assembly – the buoy is held by a buoyant hook, ground chain and anchor on the seabed

The lower part shows real footage of a crew installing the buoy from a workboat.
A practical look at how navigation marks are set in position.

09/09/2026

Inboard vs Outboard Propeller with Speed and Direction Control
What is the difference between Outboard and Inboard propellers?
This video clearly shows how the propeller position affects the boat’s trim and performance, with speed and directation controles with saify.
👉Inboard Propeller – different thrust line and trim behaviour
Real effect on waterline and boat speed
👉Outboard Propeller – pushes the stern up and forces the bow down

fgtr54ra4s5How current and speed through water (STW) are measured
A simple explanation of how propeller placement changes the way a boat moves.

09/09/2026

Why an Anchor Drags
Why does an anchor drag instead of holding the ship?
This video clearly explains the reason.
You will see two conditions:
Enough chain – the chain lies on the seabed, the pull is horizontal, and the anchor grips firmly
Too little chain – the pull is upward, the anchor breaks out of the seabed and starts dragging
This is why the length of the anchor chain is more important than the anchor itself.

08/09/2026

Mooring Buoy System
How does a boat stay safely moored to a buoy?
This video explains the complete Mooring Buoy System.
You will learn about:
The Swivel at the bow that allows the boat to turn freely
The floating mooring buoy connected to the boat
The heavy chain going down to LWS (Lowest Water Spring)
The Sinker on the seabed that holds the mooring in place
How the chain lies in the mud for better holding
A simple explanation of how a swinging mooring works.

08/09/2026

Ship Steering Mechanism Explained

How does a ship’s wheel turn the vessel?

This video explains the Ship Steering Mechanism.
You will learn the main parts of the steering wheel:

Spokes
Felloe
Barrel
Axle / Spindle
Pedestal
Tiller ropes and tiller rope slots

The lower part shows the real steering linkage that transfers the wheel movement to the rudder.
A simple look at how the helm controls the direction of the ship.

08/09/2026

Sea Route: Mumbai to New York
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How does a ship travel from Mumbai to New York?

This video shows the main sea route and the alternate route.
The main route goes through:

Arabian Sea
Gulf of Aden
Bab-el-Mandeb
Red Sea
Suez Canal
Mediterranean Sea
North Atlantic

The alternate route goes around the Cape of Good Hope.
The lower part shows a container ship passing through the Suez Canal, with nearby regions such as Egypt, Israel, Cyprus and Syria.
A simple look at one of the world’s most important shipping routes.

âš“ **Maritime Quiz Challenge!** âš“What is the name of the floor on a ship?A) HullB) DeckC) BridgeD) KeelDrop your answer i...
08/09/2026

âš“ **Maritime Quiz Challenge!** âš“

What is the name of the floor on a ship?

A) Hull
B) Deck
C) Bridge
D) Keel

Drop your answer in the comments! 👇 Maritime professionals, let's see who knows their ship anatomy.

9a2 Ocean Quiz #2What is the world's busiest man-made shipping canal?Comment your answer: A, B, C, or D 447 ...
06/09/2026

9a2 Ocean Quiz #2

What is the world's busiest man-made shipping canal?

Comment your answer: A, B, C, or D 447

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