One of the most critical systems on ships is the cooling system. Large vessels need a way to safely remove unusable heat from their main engine, auxiliary engines, generators, and other machinery. At the heart of every ship’s cooling system are the marine cooling pumps. These pumps are responsible for bringing water to every component in the engine room and…

Industrial vertical sump pumps are designed for moving water and other liquids from deep pits. Sometimes called immersion pumps due to the fact that the pump casing is immersed in the fluid, their accommodating design makes them incredibly useful in a variety of applications. Of the numerous sump pumps available, the Pentair Aurora 531 column pump was well known in…

Voyages across the ocean can take weeks to complete. And with no connection to land, there is no way for these ships to buy more freshwater once they run out. That's why many ships have a system for producing fresh water and drinking water. And at the center of it is the potable water pump. In this article, you'll get…

One of the most critical pumps to have onboard every ship is the oil transfer pump. Oil transfer is not only essential for a vessel to reach its destination, but it is also very hazardous. That is why you cannot take any chances with your marine oil transfer pump. In this article, we’re going to have a complete look at…