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by The Dieselduck
Fri Apr 23, 2010 2:12 pm
Forum: Events and Anouncements
Topic: 2010 May - CIMarE VIB up island
Replies: 0
Views: 2766

2010 May - CIMarE VIB up island

The annual UP-ISLAND dinner meeting will take place Thursday May 13 at the Lantzville Legion. The starting time will be 5PM for a meet & greet at the no host bar. The buffet dinner will be served at 6PM. The cost for the evening will be $25 to cover costs of the meal, hall and presentation. The ...
by The Dieselduck
Mon Apr 19, 2010 1:42 pm
Forum: Events and Anouncements
Topic: 2010 Sept - SMM in Hamburg
Replies: 2
Views: 5016

2010 Sept - SMM in Hamburg

SMM has long been established as the “must attend” event in the shipbuilding calendar. It is the definitive global marketplace, providing you with a unique opportunity to access highly qualified prospects all under one roof. September 7 - 10, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany visit http://www.hamburg-messe.d...
by The Dieselduck
Tue Apr 13, 2010 3:51 pm
Forum: Events and Anouncements
Topic: 2010 April - SNAME / CIMarE in Victoria
Replies: 0
Views: 2602

2010 April - SNAME / CIMarE in Victoria

Joint CIMarE / SNAME meeting in Victoria, April 24, 2010 at the Naden Officer Mess in Victoria. See below for more information.
by The Dieselduck
Tue Apr 13, 2010 3:25 pm
Forum: Events and Anouncements
Topic: 2010 June - CIMAC in Bergen
Replies: 0
Views: 2552

2010 June - CIMAC in Bergen

CIMAC 2010 covers the latest developments in the world of large engines. The 26th CIMAC Congress is devoted to the presentation of papers that cover the latest technologies and applications in: - Marine propulsion - Power generation - Locomotive engine engineering Nearly 250 papers will be presented...
by The Dieselduck
Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:30 pm
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: anyone have experience with reliance offshore??
Replies: 3
Views: 7373

Re: anyone have experience with reliance offshore??

I think a typical east coast outfit. I sent inquiries in the past, but I may as well sent them to outer space, for reason that escape me, but probably because I am not form the east coast.
by The Dieselduck
Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Fridge Problem
Replies: 9
Views: 10555

Re: Fridge Problem

I've seen in the past, this could be caused by the thermostatic valve icing up. You could melt it, then properly apply insulation. Like like many, refrigeration is not a common issue, so I don't often get a chance to get my hands dirty and troubleshoot with any accuracy this system.
by The Dieselduck
Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:08 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: POWER engineer
Replies: 3
Views: 5487

Re: POWER engineer

Thanks Jack for the info... excellent to know. Its a common question.
by The Dieselduck
Sun Mar 28, 2010 4:01 pm
Forum: Events and Anouncements
Topic: 2010 November - SNAME Seattle
Replies: 0
Views: 2351

2010 November - SNAME Seattle

Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) November 3-5, 2010 Seattle /Bellevue Washington Join the more than 1,000 industry professionals and innovators that attended last year's event at the 2010 SNAME Annual Meeting and Expo. More info at http://www.sname.org/SNAME/AM/Home/Default.a...
by The Dieselduck
Sun Mar 28, 2010 3:15 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: POWER engineer
Replies: 3
Views: 5487

Re: POWER engineer

From what I understand, any class of Marine Engineering ticket will somewhat translate "easily" into a Power Engineering ticket of that same rank - second class ME -> Second Class PE. This is from common discussion and not really from any reliable first hand experience. The reverse I also ...
by The Dieselduck
Sun Mar 28, 2010 3:00 pm
Forum: Events and Anouncements
Topic: 2011 April - CMAC in Ottawa
Replies: 0
Views: 4158

2011 April - CMAC in Ottawa

Canadian Marine Advisory Council Upcoming Meetings (Government Conference Centre, 2 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario) : * April 26-29, 2010 * November 1-4, 2010 * April 25-28, 2011 * November 7-10, 2011 About CMAC The Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) is Transport Canada's national consultative ...
by The Dieselduck
Thu Mar 18, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: Crew Shortage
Replies: 129
Views: 197268

Nations should do more to protect seafarers' human rights

Nations should do more to protect seafarers' human rights (3/18/2010) The following is a statement from InterManager: CRIMINALIZATION AND PIRACY ARE DAMAGING SEAFARER RECRUITMENT, WARNS INTERMANAGER (MUMBAI) -- Shortages of skilled and qualified seafarers could have an immense impact on the global e...
by The Dieselduck
Sat Mar 13, 2010 7:48 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Thank You
Replies: 5
Views: 5051

Re: Thank You

That's great news...
by The Dieselduck
Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:34 pm
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Research on Diabetes and Seafarers medicals
Replies: 0
Views: 2220

Research on Diabetes and Seafarers medicals

I am doing some research in regards to Seafarer Medicals and diabetes. If you have Type 1 or 2 diabetes and currently hold a valid seafarer medical I would like to speak with you in confidence. In particular I am interested in hearing from seafarers from all regions of the world, not just Canada, on...
by The Dieselduck
Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:42 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: Seafarer Medical and Marine First Aid
Replies: 14
Views: 20815

Re: Seafarer Medical and Marine First Aid

By the way, I thought I would highlight some of the new material in the course, compared to some of the older courses. I just finished it last week. - AED (defibrillator) training, although this has been creeping in for some time now. But really, its pretty straight forward. - Drug administration. H...
by The Dieselduck
Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:26 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: mmpx 404 alfa laval problems.
Replies: 20
Views: 43680

Re: mmpx 404 alfa laval problems.

I have worked briefly with these types of machines, but not enough to troubleshoot conversely, I have books for the 303 which I believe is very similar to the 404. I am not able to think of the problem, obviously you have the manual and have gone through the troubleshooting for the "opening bow...