They have some interesting articles on this site. Enjoy and Safe Voyage!
http://www.gmtlab.co.uk/news-2009-05-01.html
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- Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:57 am
- Forum: Crew Mess
- Topic: Great General Info Site re: Marine Fuels
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2572
- Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:29 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: MDO vs. No. 2 DO
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7651
Re: MDO vs. No. 2 DO
Most regulatory bodies require both the emergency diesel generator and lifeboat tanks to be filled with MGO grade DMA. While this fuel does have a flashpoint lower than 60 DegC it does have a lower pour point maing it suitable for use in lower temperatures. I would defiitely not use MDO in either ap...
- Thu Dec 31, 2009 7:55 am
- Forum: Crew Mess
- Topic: Happy Holidays
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3790
Happy Holidays
Wishing all a Safe, Happy and Prosperous New Year. A lot of changes coming down the pike for the marine industry particularly on the environmental front. Safe Voyage to All!
PS: Still looking for a financial backer for a marine fuels training center.
PS: Still looking for a financial backer for a marine fuels training center.
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:57 am
- Forum: Crew Mess
- Topic: SIU and Engineers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7957
Re: SIU and Engineers
aka "Brotherhood of Thieves
offshoresnipe wrote:Ah, run fast, don't no anything about the SIU in your fine land, but here it is the joke of the US. I think the first thing that they teach you is to be able to say,
"not my job" or "hey dud I am still on break".
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:55 am
- Forum: Crew Mess
- Topic: Engine Room Simulator
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3300
Re: Engine Room Simulator
Check with Unitest They have excellent PC driven simulations that may be in your price range.
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:54 am
- Forum: Crew Mess
- Topic: Caterpillar / MAK Forum
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4233
Re: Caterpillar / MAK Forum
Good forum ~ they also haveone for the power generation sector.
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:53 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Fault Finding
- Replies: 15
- Views: 24475
Re: Fault Finding
Blockages in the operating water system is one of the most common separator problems. All it takes is a bit of scale in an orifice or on a bowl surface to cause a problem with bowl opening and closing. Installation of a good demineralizing filter in the operating water supply is a good way to get ar...
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:48 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Conrod question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14501
Re: Conrod question
Who manufacturers this engine? Chinese perhaps?
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:55 am
- Forum: Crew Mess
- Topic: Cruise Ship Lock Out procedures in the Dark ages. Why?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9922
Re: Cruise Ship Lock Out procedures in the Dark ages. Why?
Sad day when anyone gets hurt and we have just had a recent death in the US fleet. When they built the NCL new passenger ships for US flag (Only one remaining) the AMO started an in depth high voltage electrical course for the engineers inlcuding specific training for entrance into podded propulsion...
- Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:04 am
- Forum: General Job topics
- Topic: Tanker companys
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6842
Re: Tanker companys
Crowley now has 30/30 rotation on the new ATB's. Check on their website for contact info. Will be relaxing in my hot tub! If you go with US Shipping make sure you find out what they want to put you on. They still have a few of the old ITB's running and most would rather get a root canal than sail on...
- Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Job topics
- Topic: Foreign tanker companies
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18399
Re: Foreign tanker companies
Lot's of foreign companies hiring however, it's a bit hard to sign on first trip as Chief. Perhaps a bit easier to sign on as 2nd to get in with someone. LNG outfits are looking for sharp candidates willing to go through the orientation process, Teekay, Shell, BW, etc.
- Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:41 pm
- Forum: General Job topics
- Topic: Tanker companys
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6842
Re: Tanker companys
US Shipping may not be a good choice as they are skating on thin ice. As in most dying outfits their CFO bailed out with a golden parachute worth almost $1 billion. Can't say about Seabulk anymore as they have chartered out or sold a few ships. Check out the AMO operated units with OSG or the ATB's ...
- Mon Dec 22, 2008 6:51 am
- Forum: Crew Mess
- Topic: Can anyone name this tool ????
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4921
Re: Can anyone name this tool ????
Planimeter Used for calculating the area of an indicator card ~ last time I saw one used was way back in my youth watching my Dad read cards for an old triple expansion up and downer.
- Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:48 am
- Forum: Crew Mess
- Topic: Happy Holidays
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7643
Happy Holidays
Wishing all the members Happy Holidays and smooth sailing if at sea. Will be "swallowing the anchor" end of next month but hope to continue in the forum
Best regards
Ron
Best regards
Ron
- Tue Dec 02, 2008 6:59 am
- Forum: Crew Mess
- Topic: Chinese Yards and welding
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4714
Inhumanity to Engines
Quoted a well respected Brit Engineer in my title. Seems Wartsila has cranked out another license to a Chinese engine builder. I think Madzng missed my point regarding the welding. The yard refused to build to GL class because they knew they couldn't meet their demanding quality and aligned with a l...