Search found 24 matches

by Jon
Wed Dec 20, 2017 5:28 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention
Replies: 85
Views: 144270

Re: CoC as per STCW 2010 Manila Convention

For me it isn't so much about the issuing of licenses as it is about Transport Canada's handling of this situation. Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't TC have a 5 year transition period to finalize the 2010 Manila Amendments? TC finished this period 2 months behind schedule with a document that was...
by Jon
Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:20 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: R507 refrigerant gas
Replies: 2
Views: 5204

R507 refrigerant gas

I'm currently working offshore on a pipe lay ship, our provision refrigeration plant has a leak that we are searching for.The system is charged with Unicool R-507 refrigerant. The only test equipment i have on board the ship is a unitor dye tracer fluid and uv light. These might be stupid questions ...
by Jon
Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:05 pm
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: Engine Room Rating
Replies: 7
Views: 12383

Re: Engine Room Rating

Hi Aron, everything worked out for me in the end. I've got my 4th class license and have now started studying for my 2nd class. It was a solid up hill battle but the rewards have been well worth it. I've been in full time employment for 3 years now. I'll email you with a few suggestions and will try...
by Jon
Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 5
Views: 4879

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all the seafarers stuck at sea. I'm at home and warm in Halifax. Hope you all make it through the festive season and new year safe and sound. Enjoy!
by Jon
Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:56 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: First Aid
Replies: 2
Views: 5112

Re: First Aid

Thanks, I called TC today just to double check and was happy to hear the answers.
Much appreciated.
Jon
by Jon
Tue Nov 15, 2011 5:47 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: First Aid
Replies: 2
Views: 5112

First Aid

My first aid has expired. I've heard the rules have changed. I have a 4th class, can I legally sail without a 1st aid cert?
Will basic marine 1st aid do? What about foreign going ships?
Thanks, Jon
by Jon
Fri Jul 15, 2011 4:39 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: Applied Mechanics
Replies: 7
Views: 13708

Re: Applied Mechanics

Thanks Max,
I keep telling myself that the exams can't be that difficult since everyone else has passed them.
But still, they can seem a little daunting at first. Reed's it is.
Jon
by Jon
Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:42 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: Applied Mechanics
Replies: 7
Views: 13708

Applied Mechanics

Does anyone have any recommendations for applied mechanics study material. I was given a print out of questions by my local college but this jumps from question to question, getting harder as they go. I'm not really absorbing anything so I need to get back to basics. Also, are there any short course...
by Jon
Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:40 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: 4th class orals
Replies: 6
Views: 8743

Re: 4th class orals

Thanks guys, I just passed.
Stoked and ready for work.
jon
by Jon
Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: 4th class orals
Replies: 6
Views: 8743

Re: 4th class orals

Thanks Dieselduck.
I appreciate your help.
Jon
by Jon
Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:26 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: 4th class orals
Replies: 6
Views: 8743

4th class orals

I'm heading in for my 4th class orals fairly soon. Does anyone know some common questions I may be asked?
I've heard I'll be asked to draw a diagram of blowing a boiler sight-glass.
Anything else you can guarantee I'll be asked?
Jon
by Jon
Fri Sep 03, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: anyone have experience with reliance offshore??
Replies: 3
Views: 7373

Re: anyone have experience with reliance offshore??

They're a good company and the pay is not bad. I worked for them on the east coast with no problems. But look out, because the summer with them is busy and you may find yourself with more work than you want.
by Jon
Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:20 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: Stena
Replies: 3
Views: 6730

Re: Stena

Thanks Dieselduck.
I have heard the ship (Stena Carron) is in really good condition.
But I'm really interested to know what the crew are like and if the pay is fair.
Thanks again.
by Jon
Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:17 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: what is so called CANADIAN EXPERIENCE
Replies: 3
Views: 6863

Re: what is so called CANADIAN EXPERIENCE

Keep your head up Szrad. I moved here 3 years ago and it took me 2 years to finally find a job. Since then I have done contract and full time work with lay offs here and there. But I've noticed that once I got experience and made some contacts things got better. Try not to get frustrated just keep a...
by Jon
Sun Jul 18, 2010 5:52 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: Stena
Replies: 3
Views: 6730

Stena

Has anyone ever worked for Stena out of Newfoundland.
Just wondering what the work situation is like out there.
Any thought on the Crew, the pay and ship would be great.
Thanks guys.
Jon