by James King | Jul 9, 2023 | Engineering, Seamanship Centre News, Ship Safety
The Seamanship Centre ran the MCA Approved Engine Courses 1 & 2 over the last fortnight with all successfully meeting the course requirements. This post is simply a big thank you to our attendees past and present for their determination, support and adding to the...
by James King | Apr 11, 2023 | Engineering, Seamanship Centre News, Ship Safety
Newbuild deliveries are up – especially in the areas of Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV’s) and the leisure industry markets. For all machinery onboard, no time is more important than the running in period. Return of investment requires complete understanding of...
by James King | Feb 2, 2023 | Seamanship Centre News
There are still a few places available on our ISA / RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased running between the Monday 6th February – Saturday 11th February. The Yachtmaster Offshore Theory Course is ideal for candidates of the Coastal Skipper practical course &...
by James King | Jan 11, 2023 | Engineering, Seamanship Centre News, Ship Safety
The Seamanship Centre is underway and already up to speed with the first course of the year: Approved Engine Course 1! Only right getting the engines up and running before the other departments kick off! Wishing everyone a great 2023 -fair winds & safe seas ...
by James King | Dec 17, 2022 | Seamanship Centre News
Another year draws to a close and the centre gets ready to power down for a few welcome days. Training provision went very well this year and our sincere gratitude to you the customer for the solid support you have given us. Wishing everyone a very happy and peaceful...
by James King | Jun 23, 2022 | Engineering, Seamanship Centre News, Ship Safety
The Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC2) is now into its third successful year of operation here in Killybegs. Course attendees in this time have come from Argentina, North America, South Africa not to mention all over the European continent. Running the course back to...
by James King | Mar 11, 2022 | Seamanship Centre News, Ship Safety
The inspection and maintenance requirements for any enclosed space needs to be categorised as a high-risk operation regardless of vessel type, due to the multitude of hazards, complications and unknowns that can unfold. Some key questions that must be asked each time...
by James King | Jan 9, 2022 | Seamanship Centre News
Another year begins and already the centre is up to speed on several courses with the new year’s calendar pre-populated since early last year. That timeless adage of preparation preventing poor performance is so true! When not teaching, the instructors are...
by James King | Dec 13, 2021 | Boat Hire, Seamanship Centre News
The Seamanship Centre is still ticking over with classes right up to Christmas week before we ‘finish with engines’ until the New Year. Our thoughts go to those mariners who will be at sea over the festive period, those on watch in Coastguard stations, to...
by James King | Nov 29, 2021 | Engineering, Seamanship Centre News, Ship Safety
‘Maintenance’ begins and ends with me! Here we have a duplex type fuel filter unit which has ‘flagged’ indicating fouling/contamination whilst in service. Note the red hatching closing over on the display. By switching over to the stand-by...
by James King | Aug 16, 2021 | Engineering, Seamanship Centre News, Ship Safety
Becoming overly focused on just the engine, just the machine, equipment, without considering its surroundings can be a failing over time. Forgetting to monitor that which supports it for example, can lead to unexpected problems occurring down the line. This can be...
by James King | Jun 20, 2021 | Engineering, Seamanship Centre News
Getting the performance we expect from vessels and achieving what the sales team promised us at purchase enquiry stage will slowly fall-off over time. Undertaking a maintenance regime must commence from the moment of delivery. Sometimes however, planned maintenance...
by James King | Feb 14, 2021 | Engineering, Seamanship Centre News, Ship Safety
Good vessel upkeep requires a continuous inspection of all areas; hull, machinery and the various equipment inside and outside. With a focused mindset we can often identify issues more readily compared with normal day to day work practices. Time given to detailed...
by James King | Dec 24, 2020 | Seamanship Centre News, Ship Safety
Wishing everyone at sea and ashore a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from The Seamanship Centre Team.
by James King | Dec 23, 2020 | Engineering, Seamanship Centre News
The centres boat got her annual attention recently before being laid-up. Extra time was given to renewing the pencil anodes about the engine cooler box and outdrive, in addition to the usual checklist of items before calling the boat fully ‘winterised’.This...
by James King | Sep 5, 2020 | Engineering, Seamanship Centre News
Approved Engine Courses 1 & 2 meet with the latest MCA syllabus requirements that have come into operation. This image relates to the AEC 2 and the documentation aspects involved at sea. With ever increasing scrutiny of vessels environmental impact as well as the...
by James King | Aug 19, 2020 | Engineering, Seamanship Centre News
Here we see a non genuine exhaust valve which has cracked, without destroying the engine thankfully. Always use genuine spares for reasons of safety, reliability and warranty!
by James King | Aug 19, 2020 | Engineering, Seamanship Centre News
All too easy to overlook, but constant care is needed with fuel, from taking onboard, right up to its ignition. The image shows damage suffered to a fuel pump plunger where excess water has caused corrosion lowering delivery pressure. Learn more on the next Approved...
