Moonraker

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]

We seek sg deck officers to assist in the Nautical forum. We appreciate everyone who made contributions, and hopefully a moderator to moderate the nautical forum.

Of azure roof yon morose clouds
Overwhelming blue in every hue
Oceans raging once glimmers of clemency
My ship sailed where the sky meets the sea

Twas in blackest nights, immaculate sight
Ivories shimmer upon yonder celestial
In coldest of cold, her silhouette dances
Then upon water wondrously colossal

Fondly I gazed upon the waxing…[Read more]

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The vessel are normally outfitted with electrohydraulic cranes. C/O must give proper training to the crew for operation of the crane. Vessel should have one set of hydraulic hose at all times. Hydraulic rams should be greased once in 3 months. This to prevent oil seals from salt and debris deposits on the hydraulic Rams. Prior operation of the…[Read more]

Anchoring, mooring equipment and fittings are to be well maintained to enable safe towing and mooring operations.
The upkeep of the deck machinery is a joint responsibility of the deck and engine departments. As demarcation of the work involved, it may be taken that the engine department is responsible for the winches with regard to the…[Read more]