Shipmare

Macgregor Deck Crane

Generally speaking, this is applicable across all coys and types of ships but please note there may be topics excluded.

1. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY
A) MACHINERIES
– Main Engine
– And other machineries as per coy’s or Chief Engineer’s instructions
B) MANAGEMENT
– Overall in charge of Engine Room
– Assignment of jobs as per PMS
C) ADMINISTRATIVE
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A) Following list applies for most Foreign-Going cargo ships.
B) “Officer” tend to mean ship crew who are NOT ratings. (easily put, “Officers” = the ones with rank.)
C) Number of junior officers and ratings may vary, due to ship size and/or company policies.
D) The cadets are usually at the very bottom of the hierarchy, despite identity as…[Read more]

(Updated Oct 2026) Hello upcoming cadets! I’m writing this as a Chief Engineer, because few things hurt as much as disappointment when unrealistic expectations meet blunt reality, and I’ve seen too many talented engineers leave. So here’s my survival guide:

Part 0: Before you go onboard
1. Read this FAQ first.
2. What to pack.
3. What ranks…[Read more]

Questions are often asked about properties, advantages and disadvantages of materials for particular components. E.g. ship-side valve, safety valve etc.

A selection method of tackling such problems:

1. Working conditions: e.g. Erosive, corrosive, fatigue, stresses, thermal, shock etc.
2. Shape and method of manufacture: e.g. Casting, forging,…[Read more]

1) Ductility: Ability to be drawn easily into wire form. Use Tensile test to measure % elongation and contraction of area.

2) Brittleness: Lack of ductility (e.g. Glass). A brittle metal does not have a plastic region. It will deform slightly from original shape and then fracture.

3) Malleability: Ability to be easily beaten or rolled into plate…[Read more]

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