KC

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]

The Chief Officer must always carry out a full and final inspection of all cargo holds before presenting them for shipper’s final approval and acceptance, to ensure that all cleaning work has been carried out as per his instructions and to his satisfaction, and that he is satisfied that the cargo holds are in a suitable condition for the carriage…[Read more]

Preparations before Dry-docking

1. Prepare Repair Specifications in advance for budgeting and inviting quotations
2. Pipe Lines
3. Structural steel renewal, for which plate thickness gauging may be required.
4. Overhauling of Mooring Equipment.
5. Special servicing requirements
6. Overhauling and testing of Cargo Gear ( cargo pumps if the vessel…

[Read more]

Preparation and checks before drydock for receiving shore power:
A chief engineer to ensure the following checks are made to ensure safe operation.

ship’s electrical engineer will prepare the ship’s power receiving terminal box and should do following things:

• Ensure the receiving box is not obstructed with any object, pipes or spares. It…

[Read more]

The ship’s main engine comprises of several bearings, which assist the moving parts such as crankshaft, connecting rod, crosshead etc. The bearings supports the journal pin to avoid metal to metal contact, to reduce the rotational friction, and to transfer the load through lubricants.

Main engine bearings are opened up for inspection or r…[Read more]

The purpose  is to inspect ship hull of damage, any organic build up in lieu to dry dock inspection

In water survey can find weld cracks prior to painting

In water survey to save time during dry dock

Requirement for inwater survey

• 1. Calm weather 
  2. Warm seawater
  3. At anchorage
  4. Enough draft, watier surface
  5. Ship at e…

[Read more]

Scope of tail shaft survey

Propeller to be withdrawn for inspection

• • 1. Visual inspection
    2. Crack detection test 
    3. Check threads for damage 
    4. Check tapered cone for roughness
    5. Scoring on liner
    6. Check bearing face and white metal
    7. Measurement of tailshaft external diameter to measure wear down.
    8. Stern tube analysis r…

[Read more]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7KjSLYmvJM&t=25s

1) Oct 2016 imo decide the sulphur limit (sox) under marpol VI of 0.5%m/m enter force on jan2020 

2) Ships operating within emission control area shall not exceed 0.1%m/m on or after jan2015

3) Under the marpol amendments 

• Ship shall not use non-compliant fuel oil by jan 2020, and s…

[Read more]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvVzBJ952E4“>Heres an interesting video from Mothership about Flag state control
What is the first impression of the ship upon going up the gangway. Are the security measures in place? This will be the observation for ISPS.

1) Master’s office; Certificates and documents

Inspection starts at master’s office to con…[Read more]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g89KEbYd6I
Contents of Ballast Water Management Plan

1. Reduce the harmful effects on the marine environment spread by invasive aquatic microorganisms transferred from one area to another through ballasting operations.
2. (IMO) adopted a convention in order to control and manage ships ballast and sediments on on…

[Read more]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z_j6H1MblkxEdvYD-QZb6XL3ooYSB8EN/view?usp=sharing“>Class Nk portstate control checklist
Statutory certificates.

Certificates as required by law for the ship to sail , 

 window period +- 3 months, certs must be original, if have supplement certs, must be present.

 
MARPOL 

• International oil pollution pr…

[Read more]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsj0gT4jae4

The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code is an amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) chapter 11 after Sept 11 2001 terrorist attack.

ISPS requires vessels to have a ship security plan. Prepared by Company security officer (CSO),Ship security assessment regularly…[Read more]

LSA: 

1) General requirements 

• To be of proper workmanship and materials, Corrosion resistant, against seawater, sunlight, oil or fungal. 
• Be of highly visible color and to be fitted with reflective material, assist in detection.
• Clearly marked with approval information ,and with clear instructions 

LSA into 3 categories, general,…[Read more]

1. EEDI energy efficiency design index, is the measure of c02 from ship.
2. The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) was made mandatory for new ships( in phases 0 in year 2013, phase 1 – 2015-2019, phase 2 – 2020 to 2024, phase 3 – 2025 onwards)  and the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) for all ships (July 2011).
3. Energy Effici…

[Read more]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6jImPAwH94

1. Due to global warming, and amendments to annex 6, IMO implemented seemp to reduce greenhouse emission
2. It is a requirement for all ship to carry international energy efficiency cert
3. SEEMP is To improve the energy efficiency of a ship in a cost-effective manner.

Ship Energy Efficiency…[Read more]