Engr. Shafiul Bari
Marine Engineering Expert
Shafiul Bari is a seasoned Marine Engineer with extensive experience in ship design, maintenance, and marine propulsion systems. With a deep technical knowledge of ship engineering and a passion for advancing maritime technology, Shafiul shares practical insights and expert advice to help marine professionals and enthusiasts better understand the complexities of ship systems. Through his website, he aims to bridge the gap between technical theory and real-world application, fostering a community of informed and skilled maritime engineers. When not immersed in ship engines and technical manuals, Shafiul enjoys exploring the latest innovations in marine technology and mentoring aspiring marine engineers.
Articles by Engr. Shafiul Bari
CO2 system:
.co2 system .co2s .co2 system regulation .co2 regulation Requirements of CO2 Flooding System .co2r at least 50% of CO2 discharge to be carried out in 1 minute and at least 85% discharge in 2 minutes. 2. Capacity of CO2 in … Continue reading →
SCBA:
.scba regulation .scbar .self contained breathing apparatus .self cont SOLAS regulation for SCBA are: 1) The capacity of air bottle should be at least 1200 liters. 2) It should be capable of working 30 minutes & provided with one face … Continue reading →
Emergency fire pump SOLAS Requirement – memorization technique:
Emergency Fire Pump Installation Requirements Ship Types and Sizes: Power Source: Location and Setup: Operational Specifications Pump Capacity: Suction Valve: For Above-Water-Level Installation: Additional Requirements For Motor-Driven Pumps: For Engine-Driven Pumps: Safety Measures
FFA (Firefighting appliances)
.fire fighting .firefighting There are 4 main categories of FFA. 1) Portable Extinguisher 2) Fixed firefighting system Portable Fire Extinguisher: .pfe .portable fire extinguisher SOLAS requirements for Portable firefighting equipment on board: • Min capacity of powder and C02 is … Continue reading →
LSA:
.lsa regulation .lsa reg .lsar General requirements of LSA are: General LSA: Life raft: .lrr PSC check for its structure Lifeboat: .lifeboat requirement .lbr LIFEBOAT ENGINE: PSC will check for its structure: Line throwing apparatus Breathing apparatus Emergency Escape Breathing … Continue reading →
Enclosed space
.enclosed space Enclosed spaces are spaces that have limited openings for entry and exit, inadequate ventilation and are not designed for continuous worker occupancy. The atmosphere in any enclosed space may be oxygen-deficient or oxygen-enriched and/or contain flammable and/or toxic … Continue reading →
Classes of the bulkhead as per SOLAS?
.bulkhead class .bh .class A bulkhead Depending on the extent to which bulkheads can retain the fire and smoke to the affected side, they are classified into three categories. The bulkheads are classified as A B & C class. The … Continue reading →
Watertight door
.watertight door .wtr tight door .wtd Watertight as defined in SOLAS is: capable of preventing the passage of water in any direction under the head of water – that is likely to occur in intact and damaged conditions. it can withstand … Continue reading →