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by rodrigger
Thu May 21, 2020 9:33 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Is Pipe tunnel an enclosed space?
Replies: 6
Views: 8951

Re: Is Pipe tunnel an enclosed space?

pipe tunnel aka duct keel, is definitely an enclosed space. Old cargo ship I worked on 35 years ago had one, had an entrance with a quick opening hatch at the focsle which led you down a vertical ladder to the belly of the ship. Exit was a bolted up hatch on the fwd ER bulkhead. Nest of piping for b...
by rodrigger
Wed Dec 05, 2018 11:25 am
Forum: F.W.E
Topic: Chief Engineer Steve Elrick
Replies: 4
Views: 5592

Re: Chief Engineer Steve Elrick

Tribute was written by his friend Robert Johnston who is the Sr Chief Engineer on the coastal celebration. Steve was indeed a joy to work with. May his soul RIP.
by rodrigger
Fri Nov 30, 2018 5:41 pm
Forum: F.W.E
Topic: Chief Engineer Steve Elrick
Replies: 4
Views: 5592

Re: Chief Engineer Steve Elrick

A Celebration of Life will be held for Steve on Saturday, December 8, from 2-5 p.m. in the Naden Wardroom at CFB Esquimalt, 1586 Esquimalt Road, Victoria
by rodrigger
Wed Nov 28, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: F.W.E
Topic: Chief Engineer Steve Elrick
Replies: 4
Views: 5592

Chief Engineer Steve Elrick

I am profoundly sorry to share the news of Steve Elrick’s passing. Steve, Chief Engineer on the Coastal Celebration, passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning in the Palliative Care Unit of the Saanich Peninsula Hospital after a long and brave battle with cancer. Steve was a highly valued a...
by rodrigger
Sat Nov 24, 2018 7:40 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Stern tube
Replies: 2
Views: 3856

Re: Stern tube

no experience working on a trawler. Does the stern tube have an arrangement to check void space between the sea water and oil seal. If you do...draw a sample and you will know if your seal has compromised. Check the vent is clear.
by rodrigger
Sat Nov 24, 2018 7:26 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Premature pipe failure
Replies: 8
Views: 8445

Re: Premature pipe failure

have seen this happen on 8 year old vessel. low sea bay suction pipe flange collar erosion all around where the main sea bay valve meet. At dry dock , did thickness measurements and almost 50% wasted away. Rebuilt and machining in suit as per class specification. Next dry dock whole drop pipe will b...
by rodrigger
Wed Apr 15, 2015 6:12 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Used air compressor oil- how much white metal is too much?
Replies: 20
Views: 12304

Re: Used air compressor oil- how much white metal is too much?

lube oil analysis will tell you if its iron....check the previous oil report.....does your vessel have one in place? any kind of metal in air compressor is a NO, problem should be rectified immediately.
by rodrigger
Thu Feb 12, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Turning gear question
Replies: 13
Views: 7958

Re: Turning gear question

did you find the electromagnetic brakes faulty on the TG? ... what the amps drawn on TG before?
by rodrigger
Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:30 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: UK COC TO CANADIAN
Replies: 10
Views: 17448

Re: UK COC TO CANADIAN

you should go to a transport canada marine safety office and meet the examiner and ask all the question . In BC, each engineering exams are held on a particular date/day/time and not "any time of the year" . You can ask for a copy of the exam schedules.
by rodrigger
Tue Sep 23, 2014 10:19 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: UK COC TO CANADIAN
Replies: 10
Views: 17448

Re: UK COC TO CANADIAN

To get a canadian equivalent class 2 coc you do have to pass EKG & EKM and finally orals. You should have no problem getting an exemption for your class 2 academic papers since you currently have a Uk class 2 . You mention that you have passed your class 1 EKG & EKM + nav.arc. How did you ma...
by rodrigger
Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:48 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Vibration issues
Replies: 6
Views: 7367

Re: Vibration issues

We have a 900RPM inline 9 engine driving a 4160V alternator [/b] . Is it a Bergans coupled to a Siemen's alternator 4160V?. Check out all the above suggestion. If you are located in BC coast and if its Siemens alternator, give JC Controls in Seattle ( Jeff Chia, P.E) a call, he is a expert on those...
by rodrigger
Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:12 pm
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Korean Ferry Sinks
Replies: 34
Views: 17295

Re: Korean Ferry Sinks

this master declared himself as being a passenger when asked by rescue crew. Telling the passengers to stay put in their cabins while the ship kept listing and eventually sank . This is gross incompetence.
by rodrigger
Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:35 pm
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Korean Ferry Sinks
Replies: 34
Views: 17295

Re: Korean Ferry Sinks

from this tragic incident it is apparent a timely evacuation could have saved a lot of life. Giving all the power in the hands of one person "master" should come with limitation?. IMO should bring changes and make provisions in this respect that if the crew feel that a ships master gross i...
by rodrigger
Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: under voltage and over current trip
Replies: 15
Views: 27086

Re: under voltage and over current trip

thanks for correcting my typo....senior moment....not quite there yet. It should have been dead "generator" condition. if you try to close the cb of a dead generator if there was no uv protection, then the dead generator would be equivalent to a short circuit on the busbar and cause a blac...
by rodrigger
Fri Jan 24, 2014 2:38 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: under voltage and over current trip
Replies: 15
Views: 27086

Re: under voltage and over current trip

undervoltage prevents closer of the circuit breaker under dead bus condition, its calibrated by voltage injection. Overcurrent trip is usually only done in drydock by current injection by firm who are specialized to work on circuit breakers