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Moonraker replied to the topic At Sea in the forum General Discussions 4 years, 2 months ago
I’ve never seen such poetic & handsome seafarer before. @jughead Please give us more of your work.
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Shipmare posted an update 4 years, 2 months ago
@jughead Heres the first mention in the forum. <3
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what is your role onboard? how many years have you been at sea mate? please share your experience-
Check out my profile bro :p
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Moonraker started the topic Reporting Bugs found in the forum Feedback / membership Support 4 years, 2 months ago
Heya admin, the links (guide to cadetship, deck orals questions) at the home page during the slide shows doesn’t link, that may be old links 😉
Great website. Cheers.
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cat60y started the topic Annual Winch brake test in the forum Deck Machineries 4 years, 2 months ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mta_MEEGEU
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Winches testing must be conducted annually, and for many case many do not know whats the reason/ concept for it, and how to test it, Thus testing it wrongly. It is not tested to make sure the brakes are holding.
Firstly the reason for testing the winches is…[Read more]
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Shipmare started the topic Bilge pumps problems in transfering bilges & solutions in the forum Pumps 4 years, 2 months ago
I think everyone would have this issues. Sharing my experiences below,
1) Check your pump suction & discharge pressure
2) Close your suction valve. The suction pressure should drop down to vacuum. If the pressure gauge already shows vacuum, your Pump inlet filter are already dirty.
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Moonraker replied to the topic Boilers problems faced & solutions in the forum Boilers 4 years, 2 months ago
Adding on above from Mare, During maintenance Make sure flame eyes are clean also.
Ships now should be burning Do and not HFO for boiler now that IMO2020 kicks in, chances for misfiring should be lower. Make sure boilers are properly purged everytime you fire manually.
Not my experience, but there are instances i heard whereby boiler tubes are…[Read more]
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Shipmare started the topic Boilers problems faced & solutions in the forum Boilers 4 years, 2 months ago
Brands of boilers i’ve experience are Hada Tortise, Sunflame boiler. Both rotary cup type and pressure fuel jet type.
Prior to port, make sure your boiler can be fired, else you’re gonna be in trouble.
Simple maintenance to be carried out, Make sure that the electrodes are clean, Nozzle is clear, Swirl plates are not choked.
Commonly problems…[Read more]
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cat60y replied to the topic Main air compresser problems faced & solutions in the forum Main Air Compressor 4 years, 2 months ago
Once a per month or 2 depending on your Main air compresser (MAC), its important to replace your 1st stage suction valve and 2nd Delivery valve / suction valve.
especially prior to arrvial port, you wouldnt want you MAC to give problems during manuvering.One grave mistake is not noticing the difference between the 2nd stage suction and 2nd…[Read more]
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Shipmare started the topic Main air compresser problems faced & solutions in the forum Main Air Compressor 4 years, 2 months ago
I’ve experienced Tanabe & Mitsubishi Air compressors.
After overhauling, the gaskets to be fitted tight thus all the nuts must be tighten properly. If not the gasket will burst from the high pressure air. Double check and tighten to make sure.
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Moonraker replied to the topic Purifiers problems faced & solutions in the forum Purifiers 4 years, 2 months ago
Ive experienced Alfa lava purifier after major overhauling, when purifier is in auto mode, Leakage alarm will come. However when switch over to manual for troubleshooting the bowl opening and closing is normal.
Settings can be changed in the system. The time for operating water being fed, time for closing water feed and time for opening water,…[Read more]
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Shipmare started the topic Purifiers problems faced & solutions in the forum Purifiers 4 years, 2 months ago
Im very fortunate to have worked with different purifiers brand mitsubitshi, alfa lava and Westfalia.
Common problems that i’ve faced is that purifier cannot desludge (bowl cannot open & close) , purifier leaking fuel oil etc, excessive vibrations.
When faced with any kind of purifier that bowl cannot open or close, its normally the open and…[Read more]
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cat60y replied to the topic Guide for engine cadets in the forum Before cadetship 4 years, 2 months ago
I guess the box of pens comes handy when Ships stationaries are running low uh. Hahah, I hate it when we are running up and down in search for a pen.
Adding on to what cadets can buy:
1) Extention plugs
2) Travel Adapter
3) Socks, towels, for me i just go and spend Emart credits. Finish contract just throw them away
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Shipmare replied to the topic Personal finance for Seafarers in the forum Money Matters 4 years, 2 months ago
Not sure if people here are familiar with FIRE ( Financial Independence, Retire early) movement. Basically its accumulation of the assets which in turns generate us passive incomes. And when passive incomes exceeds our expenses, we no longer slave to survive to pay bills and day to day expenses. Faster leave the rat’s race do what we enjoy.
From…[Read more]
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