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Admin started the topic New forum for interest groups. in the forum Feedback / membership Support 4 years, 2 months ago
Dear friends, We are open for suggestions for any interest groups. Free free to suggust, so that i can insert the forum for discussions!
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Admin replied to the topic Our cadetship true stories in the forum Before cadetship 4 years, 3 months ago
Contribution from a Fourth Engineer currently onboard:
Working in the engine room includes enduring the heat which is typically above 35degreesC. Completely drenched overalls. Sweat from other crew dripping on your arm while working together. Climbing the countless torturing steps. Adapting to the language barriers thus trying to understand the…[Read more]
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Admin replied to the topic Our cadetship true stories in the forum Before cadetship 4 years, 4 months ago
Contribution from a junior engineer currently onboard:
Well on my cadetship, I wasn’t promised the wonders of the sailing life. I didn’t get to travel much and the allowance definitely wasn’t much, albeit being a scholar. It was work, work and you guessed it, work from day 1. Most of the time, it’s either winter or summer onboard. you wake up…[Read more]
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Admin started the topic Q & A #1 in the forum Seafarer LDR advice 4 years, 4 months ago
For this post, we have a question asked by an active seafarer and answered by the wife of another active seafarer.
Q: “As you are growing each day and progressing in your career, you’d like a partner who can help you along the way or just simply understand what you’re facing. The difficulties in your career progression right.
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Admin replied to the topic Guide for engine cadets in the forum Before cadetship 4 years, 4 months ago
ACRONYMS & short-forms
Honestly seafarers love short forms, might take some time for the new engine cadet to pick up!Fluid/mediums
S.W = Sea Water
F.W = Fresh Water
C.W = Cooling Water
J.C.W = Jacket Cooling Water
Jkt = Jacket
Comp. air = Compressed air
D.O = Diesel Oil
M.G.O = Marine Gas Oil
F.O = Fuel Oil
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Admin started the topic Our cadetship true stories in the forum Before cadetship 4 years, 4 months ago
As the title suggests, do share about your honest experiences. Your story might help prevent regrets and bad experiences to cadets who join after you.
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Admin replied to the topic COC 3 (Deck) Oral Questions in the forum COC (Deck) past oral questions 4 years, 4 months ago
MASTERLIST OF COC 3 oral questions:
Capt Syn
Date 14 June 2020
Pass1.tell me about flag state, psc and class
2. certificates issued by class and validity
3. what you will check first after entering in lifeboat
4. how will you check lifeboat is properly secured on falls and rested properly
5. what are the publications you need to carry on…[Read more] -
Admin replied to the topic COC 2 (Deck) Oral Questions in the forum COC (Deck) past oral questions 4 years, 4 months ago
MASTERLIST OF COC 2 ORAL QUESTIONS
Orals Exam: 7th May 2019, 1100AM,
Examiner: Nick
Candidate: Kcbx, 1st Attempt, Pass
1100 in, 1300 out.1. How you take over as C/O for bulk carrier. (Warm-up)
2. When to use and when not to use loadicator? Damage condition*
3. How you load bulk cargo? IMSBC*
4. Contents inside IMSBC?
5. Explain SF. Where can…[Read more] -
Admin replied to the topic Second Engineer interview prep in the forum Promotional criteria, interview & taking over checklist 4 years, 4 months ago
– Talk about 1st vessel as 2/E
Me: Joined as 3E, went drydock, found boiler pin tubes choked, promote onboard after drydock, M/E cannot astern (control air dryer problem -> start air distributor), A/E major overhaul
China, SG, Brazil– Experience with PSC (USCG? China?)
Me: PIL doesn’t allow me to join any ship going Red Sea, East & West…[Read more] -
Admin started the topic Second Engineer interview prep in the forum Promotional criteria, interview & taking over checklist 4 years, 4 months ago
Generally speaking, this is applicable across all coys and types of ships but please note there may be topics excluded.
1. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY
A) MACHINERIES
– Main Engine
– And other machineries as per coy’s or Chief Engineer’s instructions
B) MANAGEMENT
– Overall in charge of Engine Room
– Assignment of jobs as per PMS
C) ADMINISTRATIVE
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Admin started the topic Ship crew's hierarchy in the forum Before cadetship 4 years, 4 months ago
A) Following list applies for most Foreign-Going cargo ships.
B) “Officer” tend to mean ship crew who are NOT ratings. (easily put, “Officers” = the ones with rank.)
C) Number of junior officers and ratings may vary, due to ship size and/or company policies.
D) The cadets are usually at the very bottom of the hierarchy, despite identity as…[Read more] -
Admin replied to the topic Guide for engine cadets in the forum Before cadetship 4 years, 4 months ago
SHOPPING LIST:
1. Box of cheap black pens
2. Basic stationery (pencil, rubber, ruler etc. for TARB assignments)
Note: Onboard we don’t use correction tape or fluid. Cross out mistakes with a single strike-out.3. Small notebook/notepad for carrying in boiler suit pocket
4. Rechargeable torchlight
5. Rechargeable headlampTip: Order on…[Read more]
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Admin replied to the topic Guide for engine cadets in the forum Before cadetship 4 years, 4 months ago
WHAT TO STUDY?
We’re all aware that most machinery manuals are hundreds of pages- wtf to study?
ALL of the following can be tested in your class 5 exam, and necessary when you work as 5/E, 4/E and 3/E.
1. Study machinery manuals. Specifically,
– Oily water separator
– Fresh water generator
– Purifier
– Main air compressor
– All types of…[Read more] -
Admin started the topic Guide for engine cadets in the forum Before cadetship 4 years, 4 months ago
A little guide how to work and study.
1. SAFETY FIRST.
A) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety is your own responsibility. There’s way too many accidents affecting fresh cadets; don’t be the next casualty.B) Risk Assessment (RA): E.g. Do you need to be careful of anything heavy hanging overhead? Are you going to touch hot…[Read more]
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Admin started the topic Selection Method of Material in the forum Material 4 years, 5 months ago
Questions are often asked about properties, advantages and disadvantages of materials for particular components. E.g. ship-side valve, safety valve etc.
A selection method of tackling such problems:
1. Working conditions: e.g. Erosive, corrosive, fatigue, stresses, thermal, shock etc.
2. Shape and method of manufacture: e.g. Casting, forging,…[Read more] -
Admin started the topic Properties of Materials in the forum Material 4 years, 5 months ago
1) Ductility: Ability to be drawn easily into wire form. Use Tensile test to measure % elongation and contraction of area.
2) Brittleness: Lack of ductility (e.g. Glass). A brittle metal does not have a plastic region. It will deform slightly from original shape and then fracture.
3) Malleability: Ability to be easily beaten or rolled into plate…[Read more]
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