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 surroundingsĀ 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