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In order to schedule a nonimmigrant visa appointment, you must have the following information and documents available:

A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide…[Read more]

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Documents needed:
1. Passport
2. Letter of Employment

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Q5: How to earn and save lots of money fast in this industry?
A) The SAILMAP money https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/sail-milestone-achievement-programme-(sailmap) would help quite a bit to save up, as courses and studies aren’t cheap! Alternatively scholarship.
B) Work often and steadily. For companies that doesn’t have a fixed rotation…[Read more]

Q4: What should I do to get faster promotions?
A: This is a question that has a wide variety of factors which may differ hugely from person to person even in the same company!
Generally dry fleet (container/bulk/car carrier etc) companies promote faster than tanker companies. Tankers require much more experience to handle, so the companies…[Read more]

Q3: What if I’m onboard and something bad happened at home, how do I request to sign off?
A: Approach your direct superior (either Second Engineer or Chief Officer) to arrange for a suitable time/place to share your concerns in a professional way.
E.g. Immediate family in danger or death. An example of a situation not usually classified as “need…[Read more]

Q2: What if I’m already onboard my first ship, and feel like quitting?
A: Part A) What is the reason(s) behind wanting to quit? Depending on your reason(s), the plan would differ.
Possible reasons:
– Exhausted -> Is the work/rest hours breaking the MLC rules? If yes, this is a serious issue and must be resolved asap.
– Bored -> Is it the assigned…[Read more]

Q1: What should I do if I’m nervous about joining ship?
A: Best bet would be to reach out to currently sailing seniors, most relevant if in the same company (try asking your crewing manager). Sailing isn’t suitable for everyone, and it’s natural to be nervous about a vastly different work/lifestyle.

Q2: What if I’m already onboard my first ship,…[Read more]

1. Asset details
– Name, date of build, GT etc.

2. Schedule Details
A) Hull
i) Annual – 1 year
ii) Special – 5 years
iii) Bottom – 3 years

B) Machinery
i) Steam pipes – 5 years
ii) Screwshaft – 5 years
iii) Auxiliary boiler – 3 years
iv) Continuous Machinery Survey – 5 years

C) Ballast Water
i) Annual – 1 year
ii) Renewal – 5 years

D) MARPOL…[Read more]

SAMPLE INTERVIEW:

1. What is your approach to change in management style?

2. How would you manage insubordination?
A) You have a subordinate who is weak in e.g. technical knowledge, what would you do?

3. What are the C/E’s duties?

4. What do you check in the Engine Logbook? How do you verify the recorded parameters are correct?

5. What is…[Read more]

CHIEF ENGINEER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall in charge of delegating engine room watches at sea and is responsible to the Master for all the onboard machineries, both mechanical and electrical when at sea, on standby and in harbour.

1. Operation and maintenance of all machineries including auxiliaries, pumps, alternators, and deck machinery.
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1. (a) State the ideal cycle most appropriate to the actual operations undergone in the modern diesel engine.

(b) Give reasons why the actual cycle is made approximate to the ideal heat exchange process.

(c) State how the combustion process in the actual cycle is made approximate to the ideal heat exchange process.