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It was back in 2016, i caught a cold when i was onboard. I didnt bring any medicine onboard, thus i asked 2/0 who was incharge of the medicine for some Panadol. I was hoping for the panadol for cold.

He was confused when i said panadol. He flipped the medicine book looking for the term, until i told him to look for paracetamol. When he found and…[Read more]

Posting of any ad hoc jobs while waiting for your next ship’s assignment, please post under this topic.

Inadvertently there’s some rope work you will need to do. Any flimsy rope work will cause incidents. We only need to know some essential rope work.

what i feel is important and the very basic that we need to know.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X8drKsdf5E

1) Clove hitch – securing

2) Round turn and 2 half hitch – securing

3) Taut…[Read more]

I doesn’t make perfect weld, this post is about making better weld, from my experience.

1) current setting
2) welding sticks ( must be good )
3) angle of your stick
4) speed of stick
5) Method of manipulation < take practice.

I think many will lose touch upon graduation. Tbh i dont think the welding practise we had in SMA is sufficient…[Read more]

Tips for M/E cyl head replacement:
Scope out the cyl head area IN ADVANCE. Check:
1. Exactly what size spanner for which component (e.g. Small CW pipes are usually size 17 or 19). Saves time trying different spanners and rest of the crew is judging how fast and accurately you work as well.
2. Gauge the strength needed and the space offered. If…[Read more]

3/e take over checklist

1. PMS:
– Which jobs are really done and which ones are just updated for show?
– Overdue jobs reasons
– Upcoming jobs prep

2. SPARES:
– What is the consumption pattern
– When and what was the last order made, and last order received after how many months
– Enough spares for A/E top and unit overhaul? How many units?…[Read more]