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
BWM Amendments:
Amendment came D3: Approval requirement for ballast water management system The amendments are: i) Ballast water management system installed on or after 28 Oct 2020 shall be approved in BWMS code. ii) Ballast water management system installed before 28 Oct … Continue reading →
BWM
.bwm .ballast water management International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) was adopted on 13 February 2004. entered into force on 8 September 2017. The convention applies to all the ships that carry ballast. … Continue reading →
Inclining Test
.Inclining test It is an experiment performed on a ship to determine its: The metacentric height (GM) of a ship plays a vital role in setting loading capacity & stability of ship. The initial metacentric height can be estimated from … Continue reading →
Condition of assignment – Load Line Survey
.condition of assignment .cap load line Article link: https://marineengineeringonline.com/condition-of-assignment-load-line-survey/ These are the conditions which must be met before free board is assigned to a ship and load line certificate is issued following a load line survey. Free boards are computed … Continue reading →
Condition of Assignment : Load Line Survey
.cap load line .coa loadline .lls .fba .lla .freeboard assignment Conditions of Assignment of Freeboard These are the conditions which must be met before free board is assigned to a ship and load line certificate is issued after a load … Continue reading →
Load Line Convention:
.llc .loadline convention Annex & Chapters: Annex I – Regulations for Determining Load Lines Chapter I – General Regulation 1 – Strength of Hull Regulation 2 – Application Regulation 3 – Definitions of Terms used in the Annexes Regulation 4 … Continue reading →
Accommodation AC and Heating Regulation:
.ac regulation .acr MLC provides 2 regulation related to accomodtion AC Guideline B3.1.2 – Ventilation 1. The air ventilation system for sleeping rooms and mess rooms should be controlled so that it will maintain the air in a satisfactory condition … Continue reading →
MLC Update in December 2024:
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 amendments set to enter into force on December 23, 2024, introduce several important changes to improve working and living conditions for seafarers. Here are the key new amendments: Recreational Facilities: Social connectivity: Ships must … Continue reading →
DMLC
.dmlc “DMLC” means Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Every ship is required- →to carry and maintain a declaration of maritime labour compliance →stating the national requirements implementing this Convention →for the working and living conditions for seafarers and →setting out … Continue reading →
MLC Certification
{{Organized version}} MLC 2006 Certification Process Initial Certification Interim ML Certificate Intermediate Inspection Renewal Inspection and Certification 1. Requirements 2. Timing of Renewal Inspection and Certificate Validity A. Inspection within 3 months before expiry B. Inspection more than 3 months … Continue reading →