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icedcappucino started the topic Passage Planning in the forum Compass 4 years, 5 months ago
SC 16 of 2010
Execution means execution in accordance with passage plan
Factors for executing and deviating from plan
.1 the reliability and condition of the vessel’s navigational equipment;
.2 estimated times of arrival at critical points for tide heights and flow;
.3 meteorological conditions, (particularly in areas known to be affected by…[Read more] -
icedcappucino replied to the topic MOORING AND ANCHOR OPERATION in the forum Navigation 4 years, 5 months ago
All 3 stoppers and requirements he asked each and everything in stoppers ?
Diagrams – DJ house
Mooring ropes will use a rope stopper, either the ‘common rope stopper’ or the ‘West Country stopper’, depending on the type of lay and the material of manufacture of the mooring ropes in question.
– Same on same except for nylon
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icedcappucino started the topic SCBA in the forum SOLAS 4 years, 5 months ago
SCBA test and requirements ?
Visual Checks, content test, leak test, low level alarm, gas tightness, positive pressure test
1) Visual checks: Check condition of mask (facepiece, head harness & lens for cuts, scratches, missing buckles), backpack (straps & buckles for cuts, tears), cylinder (dents, gouges), hoses (cuts, cracks, bulges), SSD…[Read more] -
icedcappucino started the topic SWL, PROOF LOAD AND MSL in the forum SOLAS 4 years, 5 months ago
Swl The safe working load (SWL) of a lifting appliance is the maximum mass which may be lifted vertically by this appliance
Proof Load
It is the excessive load applied on lifting appliance during testing, without exceeding its elastic limit, in presence of competent authority.
MSL stands for maximum securing load. It is a term used to define the…[Read more] -
icedcappucino started the topic FIXED CO2 SYSTEM in the forum SOLAS 4 years, 5 months ago
MONTHLY
– valves
– releasing controls accessible for use
– no damages
– cylinders secured
– alarm devices in placeANNUAL
– no structural modifications
– damage or rusting
– piping system, damage loose support, corrosion
– nozzles unobstructed
– flexible hoses tightened
– warning and evacuation signsINTERMEDIATE/ PERIODICAL/ RENEWAL
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icedcappucino started the topic MOORING AND ANCHOR OPERATION in the forum Navigation 4 years, 5 months ago
Gave a stage and asked to rig it. Then asked about all 3 stoppers. Limitation of west country stopper. Why chain stopper is against the lay? Why 25 cm
Limitation of west country
Never use nylon on nylon or on wiresBOSUN’S CHAIR – PRECAUTIONS AS PER COSWP
– check all gear visually, change if required
– test with atleast 4 times the weight r…[Read more] -
icedcappucino started the topic BULK CARGO in the forum Cargo Work 4 years, 5 months ago
How BLU code will assist u in loading.
BLU Code (Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers) Ed
2011
1) BLU Code including BLU Manual contains the Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers, 2) BLU Code is for ship 3) BUL manual for terminal representatives
Section 1 – Definitions
Section 2 -…[Read more] -
icedcappucino started the topic GRAIN CODE in the forum Cargo Work 4 years, 5 months ago
What do you know about international grain code? What are the stability criteria for grain ship?
This replaced the original chapter VI of SOLAS, which contained detailed regulations on the carriage of grain in bulk, with more general requirements and placed the detailed provisions on grain in a separate mandatory code.
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icedcappucino started the topic COC 5 (Engine) Oral Questions in the forum COC (Engine) past oral questions 4 years, 6 months ago
Masterlist
JULY 2017 Hussein
1) Taking over watch
2) bottom platform checks
3) crankcase inspection
4) one unit exhaust temperature high(with cross questions)
5) ows working and operation, compressor long running with cross questions
6) blackout action
7) how will u know purifier not running efficiently
8) L.O purifier overhaul
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icedcappucino started the topic FURTHER STUDIES in the forum Admin 4 years, 6 months ago
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icedcappucino started the topic COC 1 (Engine) Oral Questions in the forum COC (Engine) past oral questions 4 years, 6 months ago
MASTERLIST OF COC 1 ORAL QUESTIONS
Date is not known unless otherwise stated.
Hussein
1. Stern tube system and tail shaft survey
2. 4 ram steering gear (troubleshooting and emergency steering)
3. One unit high exhaust gas temperature
4. ECA change over
5. ERM
6. High Voltage Management
7. Jacket CW system control
8. SEEMP, EEDI, EEOI
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icedcappucino replied to the topic IMO 2020 & Scrubber technology in the forum Marine Legislation 4 years, 7 months ago
IMO 2020 SHIP IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
1) Risk assessment and mitigation plan (impact of new fuels)
– Capability of fuel injection pumps, boiler, purifier = Verify machinery performance on new fuel oil. If needed, change machinery components
– Compatibility of different fuels during bunker or changeover = Carry out test and segregate different fuels
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icedcappucino started the topic Master list of Main Engine videos in the forum Main & Aux Engine 4 years, 7 months ago
HYDRAULIC TOOLS
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FUEL INJECTION PUMP
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icedcappucino replied to the topic Liner, wear & material in the forum Main & Aux Engine 4 years, 7 months ago
Liner surface: It looks like a fine finish, but on a microscopic scale it is undulating to allow for rapid running-in and to provide a key for L.O which carries away metal particles from running-in process.
The process of honing rectifies the shape of the liner, returning it to circular shape, it also removes scuffed areas and restores the…[Read more]
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icedcappucino replied to the topic Tie rod, Material & tightening procedure in the forum Main & Aux Engine 4 years, 7 months ago
If tie bolt is broken, it must be immediately replaced.
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icedcappucino started the topic Registration for COC 1 MEO exam in the forum CoC matters 4 years, 7 months ago
What you need:
A) 36 months total sea service after COC 5
or
B) 18 months sea service after COC 2
or
C) 12 months sea service as 2/E after COC 2Procedure for Letter of Eligibility:
CLick on “Application for Certificate of Competency as Marine Engineer officer (COCE)”
Make sure your short courses (EOSST, First…[Read more]
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cat60y replied to the topic Salary in different companies in the forum Money Matters 4 years, 8 months ago
perchaps those sailing in tankers may please contribute for comparison? 🙂
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cat60y replied to the topic Start investing early in the forum Money Matters 4 years, 8 months ago
so agree to this, start early for the compounding
I think after coc 2, most of us should have quite a tidy sum? Afterall not doing anything with it is losing to inflation. Bank interest is pathetic.
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icedcappucino started the topic Salary in different companies in the forum Money Matters 4 years, 8 months ago
This is probably one of the most contentious conversation topic ever. The agony during CNY when kaypoh relatives try to compare their children’s salaries..
Shipping itself already has a wide range of different departments (technical, crew, purchasing, operations, brokering and chartering, cargo planning, finance/accounts, etc.)
Sailing on…[Read more]
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icedcappucino started the topic Start investing early in the forum Money Matters 4 years, 8 months ago
As you may or may not know, seafarers typically earn more than their non-sailing friends in a month, but we may not earn more than them annually. However, most of us don’t have as much expenses from food, transport and entertainment for most of the year.
It is wise to set aside a rainy day fund, and invest the rest so you can fight inflation plus…[Read more]
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