Machinery Item.

Marine Boilers

Boilers are essential equipment on board ships. They provide heating for the main diesel propulsion engine and the bunker F.O. tanks (making the fuel less viscous for transfer and easier to ignite). The steam generated by the boiler can also be used for cleaning and for heating seawater in the freshwater generator, evaporating it to produce potable water. Two types of boiler are mainly used in the marine industry: water-tube boilers and fire-tube boilers. The water-tube type is the more common. In a water-tube boiler, water passes through lines of tubes where it is heated by a burner and furnace.

Air Compressor

A marine air compressor provides compressed air for various purposes on a ship. It is one of the most important pieces of equipment on a ship and needs special care and routine maintenance.