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by JK
Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:09 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: A letter to TC, and their response
Replies: 4
Views: 6076

Re: A letter to TC, and their response

The problem as I see it is that the funding then goes to the provinces for the community colleges. They have to ramp up, get instructors and get a curriculum up and running with classes. TC audits the training to ensure it meets their requirements. The hold up is probably at the provincial level. I ...
by JK
Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:02 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: YANMAR LIFEBOAT DIESELING/RUN ON
Replies: 3
Views: 4973

Re: YANMAR LIFEBOAT DIESELING/RUN ON

I've only seen this happen when the fuel system was contaminated with coolant and made it to the engine, the water blew the side out of the nozzle. Check your fuel supply with water finding paste and see what shows up.
by JK
Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:10 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: Stagnant wages
Replies: 1
Views: 4431

Re: Stagnant wages

My wages were stagnant for years. Now that I am actually at retirement stage, I got a good raise. The bean counters do not respect the level of knowledge and work goes into getting or certs and keeping ships going.
by JK
Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:10 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Daihatsu 6DC-17 High exhaust temperature
Replies: 4
Views: 6457

Re: Daihatsu 6DC-17 High exhaust temperature

what is the water temp to the CA coolers? Are you on a central cooling system or is the recirc sending the water back to the engines?
by JK
Fri Jun 11, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: Captain Andrew J Rae online course
Replies: 3
Views: 5458

Re: Captain Andrew J Rae online course

Captain Rae was a longtime fixture in the Halifax area and held the rights to distribute the Reid's books. He did all of the compass swings for the ships in the area. He died a few years back but I think his son has the business. I'm sure the course is fine. I've put a question out to friends and wi...
by JK
Wed Jun 09, 2021 5:16 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Atlas copco mas ga 37 compressor
Replies: 4
Views: 5481

Re: Atlas copco mas ga 37 compressor

If I remember correctly, I bought a set of these type compressors for a ship and end up replacing them within a couple of years because of the hassles with them.
by JK
Fri May 07, 2021 3:58 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Canadian Coast Guard to build two heavies
Replies: 1
Views: 4456

Canadian Coast Guard to build two heavies

This is great news for both Canada and the CCG. They have been the poor child of the government for 40 years with the last major builds being in the late 60's, 70's and mid 80's. It is welcomed news to see this:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/coast- ... -1.6016127
by JK
Fri May 07, 2021 3:53 am
Forum: Available Positions
Topic: Senior Project Engineer Canadian Coast Guard
Replies: 0
Views: 1150

Senior Project Engineer Canadian Coast Guard

With the announcement of a second heavy icebreaker being built in Canada, CCG will be filling positions for 2 yards.

https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/ ... er=1598821
by JK
Fri Apr 30, 2021 3:51 am
Forum: F.W.E
Topic: Gordie Hughes
Replies: 0
Views: 4156

Gordie Hughes

RIP my friend. You were a blast to work with, you made for a happy ship.

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by JK
Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:39 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: The importance of welds
Replies: 0
Views: 3746

The importance of welds

Good welding practices, good engineering of welds and good inspection of welding!

https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/ne ... 100579355/
by JK
Mon Apr 19, 2021 7:28 am
Forum: F.W.E
Topic: Allan McDonald - Challenger Disaster
Replies: 0
Views: 3742

Allan McDonald - Challenger Disaster

It takes great strength and personal integrity to stand up to management. But at the end of the day, you have to live with the outcome of the decision you take, whether it is good or bad outcome. “Under intense political pressure, it’s easy to cave, to say you’ll play ball,” Dr. Maier said. “He didn...
by JK
Thu Apr 15, 2021 12:29 pm
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: We are all Doomed (again)
Replies: 4
Views: 6092

Re: We are all Doomed (again)

This is fascinating.
by JK
Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:43 am
Forum: F.W.E
Topic: Kenneth Bulman
Replies: 0
Views: 3721

Kenneth Bulman

Formerly of Hammonds Plains, Ken passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021 in Edmonton, Alta. He was born in 1931 in Gateshead, England. He was a marine engineer and began his career as an apprentice in the shipyards of Tyne and Wear, England. This was followed by a number of years in the British Mer...
by JK
Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:18 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Mobility of asymptomatic, presumed non-covid-19-carrying* seafarers in the marine sector during the covid-19 pandemic
Replies: 8
Views: 8071

Re: Mobility of asymptomatic, presumed non-covid-19-carrying* seafarers in the marine sector during the covid-19 pandemi

Not sure where "cry me a river"fits into the discussion. My points were not a lament, but a discussion of facts and figures. Personal sarcastic comments only discredit the speaker or author of such. Please kindly concentrate on merit and facts. I would like to see logical comments, whethe...
by JK
Tue Mar 23, 2021 10:49 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: TC- Revised Measures Regarding Marine Personnel Certificates,
Replies: 1
Views: 4264

TC- Revised Measures Regarding Marine Personnel Certificates,

Revised Temporary Measures Regarding Marine Personnel Certificates, Discharge Books, Marine Medical Certificates & Marine Counter Services Bulletin No.: 04/2021 Date: 2021-03-19 Link: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/ship-safety-bulletins/revised-temporary-measures-reg...