Azimuth thrusters are thrusters that can be rotated in order to produce thrust in any direction. The thrust is controlled either by constant speed and CPP design, variable speed FP... Read more
Most air circuit breakers used for generator and power switching systems are provided with an automatic release mechanism. Those that do not have an ‘undervoltage‘ or... Read more
A bulk carrier was on a ballast passage and conducting ballast exchange operations when a large gate valve in the engine room on the ballast/bilge system failed, causing severe flo... Read more
A vessel at a repair berth was on shore power. The heavy electrical cable was led parallel to the shore gangway that was hooked on to the ship’s side bulwark on the main deck... Read more
1. Any crew member, who discovers that there is a Freon leak must: Move to an area of fresh air and warn other crew members; Inform the chief engineer immediately; Open up windows... Read more
The electro-technical officer (ETO) was repairing an instant reaction electronic welder’s mask. The tablet-style lithium ion battery needed replacing, and because of the compact na... Read more
A general cargo vessel was in port loading packaged timber. The ship was moored to a large barge equipped with a knuckle boom crane. This was being used to load the ship, together... Read more
An Electrotechnical Officer (ETO) and an oiler were undertaking maintenance on the ship’s elevator. They had opened the inspection cover to the reduction gear of the elevator winch... Read more
In the early evening hours the fire alarm sounded showing an alarm on B deck. Fault situation on ship Smoke was also reported on the port side of B deck. The re source was localiz... Read more
A three-point starter is a device that helps in starting and running the shunt wound motor or compound wound DC motor. The back EMF (Eb) plays a crucial role in governing the opera... Read more
