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 | 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 | 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 | 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 Seamanship Centre | Feb 2, 2020 | Seamanship Centre News
MCA Fisherman’s Guide to Safety, please read a really practical guide to all aspects of fishing vessel safety
by Seamanship Centre | Jan 30, 2020 | Seamanship Centre News
Using the Internet for Study The internet is a good source of information when studying for written or oral exams. This information can be used to learn and to support your study. However, much of the information on the internet is in some way incorrect. Incorrect...
by Seamanship Centre | Jan 25, 2020 | Seamanship Centre News
Congratulations to the Ship Security Course of Jan 2020, April Johnny, Jack, Karl, Katie and Rory.
by Seamanship Centre | Jan 19, 2020 | Seamanship Centre News
Hi Everyone, Ricky has been busy over the holidays working on a fantastic new learning aid for The Seamanship Centre.
