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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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82qtI7C-6Zg
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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Moonraker started the topic Personal finance for Seafarers in the forum Money Matters 4 years, 2 months ago
We as seafarers often comes home with stash of money. How do we manage them other than just stashing them in our Bank. To begin with,why do we even bother, the answer is inflation. Money worth today is worth less in future. In 2019, inflation rate was 0.57%. Having all our money in bank doesn’t makes much sense,The interest is ~0.5 -1% basic.…[Read more]
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Shipmare replied to the topic Marpol (International convention for prevention of pollution from ship) in the forum Marine Legislation 4 years, 2 months ago
Another Question regarding Marpol Annex 1,
Special Areas; What is the differences in regulations between discharging of oil in machinery spaces in special area and non special area?
In Both special and non special area, since these critierias are to be made, are all similar
1) Ship must be enroute
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Shipmare replied to the topic Marpol (International convention for prevention of pollution from ship) in the forum Marine Legislation 4 years, 2 months ago
Trick question if surveyor ask you: Can you pump out oil ? yes or no?
Technically yes. If less than 15ppm. But how much exactly is 15ppm, but of course politically safe answer is always no, cannot pump out.
“PPM = parts per million
PPM is a term used in chemistry to denote a very, very low concentration of a solution. One gram in 1000 ml is…[Read more]
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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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Moonraker replied to the topic Start investing early in the forum Money Matters 4 years, 2 months ago
Let me do a rough calculation of possible savings using an below average Payscale, All just in assumption and estimation, all goes smoothly in joining, resting 2 /3 months in between, $ in usd
1st Ship: Cadet 9 months $700*9= 6300 YEAR 1
2nd Ship: Cadet 9 months $700*9= 6300 YEAR 2
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Shipmare replied to the topic Salary in different companies in the forum Money Matters 4 years, 2 months ago
Pacc is considered one of the better paying company. But choose a company to sail with doesnt just necessary look at pay alone.
Just sharing for juniors ah, choose wisely.
1) PROMOTION; people can stuck for very long time, like OOCL offers high pay but slow promo, we all will leave early.
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Moonraker replied to the topic Start investing early in the forum Money Matters 4 years, 2 months ago
We can start / share what investment ideas or what portfolio we have? Investment is a such a broad subject. Seafarers surely must be in touch with personal finance, if not come back shore. money all spent, end up might as well dont sail. Looking at the money we can save at Sea, really make our sacrifice and those sweat worth it.
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Moonraker replied to the topic Salary in different companies in the forum Money Matters 4 years, 2 months ago
Saw the Pacc Payscale, Would like to see other companies avail. Apex? OOCL? APL?
would be interested to know the offshore as well. Swire / Bourbon Offshore?Pacc
Master 10550
CE 10293
CO 9206 / 8885
2E 9106/8885
20/3E 5142/4828
30/4E 3488
40/5E 2424
E/E 5128
jr E/E 2324
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Shipmare replied to the topic Our cadetship true stories in the forum Before cadetship 4 years, 2 months ago
Hello all, heres my story of engine cadetship ~
It was year 2012, it was graduation and i had already made up my mind to take the sailing path. i joined ship on SG waters on a anchorage, not knowing what to expect on the first day, i wore my uniform with epaulette onboard… only to have a shock of my life in the next few hours.
i was guided to…[Read more]
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