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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 Richard Timony | Nov 28, 2020 | Engineering, IRPCS/ColRegs, Navigation, Seamanship Centre News, Ship Safety
Please download your copy of COSWP 2020 here. If you are studying any deck ticket you really need to be familiar with this document. COSWP 2020
by Seamanship Centre | Dec 5, 2019 | Resources, Ship Safety
Safety issues See Full Report Summary At 1749 on 27 January 2019, the chief engineer on board the tug Millgarth, fell into the River Mersey from the north oil stage at the Tranmere Oil Terminal at Birkenhead, England. He had released Millgarth’s mooring lines and was...
by Seamanship Centre | Oct 1, 2019 | Ship Safety
Short accounts of accidents describing what happened, and lessons to be learned. This information is for: the shipping industry the fishing industry recreational craft users the general public
by Seamanship Centre | Apr 8, 2019 | Ship Safety
Check out the MCA Fisherman’s Safety Guide for safety information boarding arrangements, enclosed spaces, etc. Click here for information MCA Fisherman’s Safety Guide
by Seamanship Centre | Jul 30, 2017 | Resources, Ship Safety
ISPS Code, part B, paragraph 8.3, states the SSA should address risks to radio and telecommunication systems, including computer systems and networks. The ISM Code also states, “The objective of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) is to provide a safe...
by Seamanship Centre | Jul 29, 2017 | Resources, Ship Safety
Shipping is an international business with over 90% of world good being moved round the world by shipping. To do this efficiency, large amounts of information and data are now handled and distributed electronically, information regarding crew, cargo details, ships...
