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On Governors

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  Introduction It is possible to observe the cumulative knowledge of the past in the machinery used in ships. One of the devices that have successfully passed the test of time is the governors today can be found in Main and Auxiliary engines. In this essay I would like to address the points that I believe are beneficial to marine operators regarding governors.   The captivating cover of John Hannavy’s magnificent work on governors (1)   Understanding the principles, purpose, and functioning of the mechanism used in maintenance and operation can be beneficial in making informed decisions regarding maintenance practices. I have observed that governors are often in a somewhat misunderstood position for many operators. To provide some assistance in this regard, let us take a historical look at the subject.   History Christiaan Huygens (2) The governor, as a part of the machine, is responsible for maintaining the machine speed nearly constant despite changes in driving power or resistance (
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Decarbonization in Maritime

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 The IMO which has been taking effective steps towards environmental protection has recently set ambitious targets for carbon emissions . According to the regulations published after MEPC 80 [1] the net carbon target for 2050 has been set at 0 . The year 2030 appears to be the first milestone. In 2030 maritime-related carbon emissions are targeted to be reduced by 20% compared to the baseline set in 2008. This issue stands out as one of the key topics in the maritime industry. In this article I would like to provide a general overview of the subject by addressing some key points.   Decarbonization [2] Introduction Global warming and climate change have long been areas of concern reported in the media and subject to work by legislators, international organizations and civil society groups. Especially the Paris Agreement [3] and the efforts of the European Union [4] in this regard have laid the fou
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