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cat60y replied to the topic ⚠️ FORUM RULES ⚠️ in the forum General Discussions 5 years, 6 months ago
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“Please bring flaming garbage comments elsewhere for proper disposal.” ‘
//UNQUOTEplease pack & compact the flaming incinerable garbage, bring down engine room for incineration following marpol annex 6 (incineration reg).
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cat60y replied to the topic Personal finance for Seafarers in the forum Money Matters 5 years, 6 months ago
Its very common to see such ads on facebook. “How to gain good profits from investment”, “How to be a millionaire in a year”, “How to own properties without cash”, Etc kind of advertisements, often bragging their profits. But are legit,but some are just wanting to earn course fee from you. These people selling courses ( and making money through…[Read more]
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Moonraker replied to the topic At Sea in the forum General Discussions 5 years, 6 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 5 years, 6 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 5 years, 6 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 5 years, 6 months ago
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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 5 years, 6 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 5 years, 6 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 5 years, 6 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.
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cat60y replied to the topic Main air compresser problems faced & solutions in the forum Main Air Compressor 5 years, 6 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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