WATCH KEEPING - Taking Over Watch In Port (Engine)


Taking Over a Watch

The relieving watch keeper should start at least 15 minutes before the start of watch.

Start from outside the accommodation and check the following before entering engine room:

• Cargo Gear
• Funnel
• Steering Gear
• Mooring winches

Deck Machinery

• Check Mooring winches and windlass:
• Oil Levels
• Amperage
• Any leakage
• Any abnormal Sound while being used

Bow thruster room

• Oil level in the header tank
• Bilge level
• Any leakages – Water, Hydraulic oil

Deck Machinery

• Check Hatch Cover Operating System:
• Oil Levels
• Amperage
• Any leakage
• Oil temperature
• Check Hatch Covers:
• Condition of rollers
• Cleats
• Securing pins

Steering Gear

• Oil Levels
• Greasing points
• Any leakage

Machinery situated outside engine room

• A.C Blowers
• Emergency generator
• Battery room
• Domestic Fridge

Funnel 

• Check the colour of the exhaust.
• A transparent , slightly Grey smoke means good combustion
• Whitish smoke  - excess air
• Blackish smoke – poor combustion due to fuel problems
• Slightly bluish smoke indicates lube oil carry over
• Identify the source – check which exhaust pipe it is coming from – Generator or Boiler.
• Some black smoke may emerge initially while starting the generator or boiler.
• Emission of black Smoke is not permitted in ports.

Engine Room 

• Enter the engine room and go up the funnel casing.
• Feel the Boiler safety valve vent pipe.
• If the pipe is warm, it means the safety valve is leaking
• Walking down form the funnel, check:
• Expansion tanks levels
• Ventilation Blowers.
• Engine room Overhead Crane.
• Check Fuel Tanks
• Operate the self closing drain valves on the HFO settling and service tanks
• Check the tank levels
• Heating steam
• Waste oil, Overflow, sludge tank soundings.

Lube Oil system

• L.O purifier
• L.O sludge tank sounding.

Boiler 

• Check the operation of the boiler control systems:
• Combustion Control
• Water level control
• Blow through Gauge glass.
• Check leakages of steam, feed water
• Check flame size, colour through observation window.
• Check forced draught fan, burner motor
• Hot well water level
• Any oil in hot well steam return tank.

Generators

• Check and note how many generators are running.
• Check each unit exhaust and cooling water temperatures
• Check sump sounding.
• Check lube oil pressure and temperatures.
• Feel each crank case door for temperature rise.
• Check fuel pumps and high pressure pipes.
• Check rocker arm lube oil.
• Check lube oil filter pressure difference.
• Check fuel oil filter pressure.
• Check turbocharger oil level and flow..
• Check pedestal bearing temperature, oil level and flow.
• Check oil level in governor.

Air Compressors

• Check crank case oil level.
• Check suction, discharge and oil pressures.
• Check cooling water temperature.
• Check un-loader and drains.
• Check for any abnormal noise from the valves.
• Check lubricator and oil level.
• Check pressure in main and standby air bottles.
• Drain condensate from the air bottles.
• Check control air bottle, drain condensate.
• Check dryer.

Others

• Check Main engine crank case oil level.
• Check Bilge levels.
• Check Bilge holding tank sounding.
• Check Stern tube header tank level.
• Check that main engine is on preheat.
• Maintain Jacket water temperature.
• Any ongoing activities – fuel oil transfer, ballasting etc.
• Details of work being carried out in engine room.

Remember that the watch keeping engineer’s priority should always be on the running machinery parameters. Maintenance work carried out during the watch is always secondary.
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Procedure How to Set An Appointment thru the MARINA ONLINE APPOINTMENT SYSTEM

The MARINA enforces strict rules for personal appearance. All seafarers with appointment schedules, must appear physically at the MARINA on the specified date and time for image capturing.

1.Visit http://marinaappointment.com/. Select the type of document (SIRB,COP or Licensure) to be applied for and choose an appointment DATE and TIME.


2. Fill out online application form completely, download and print the application form with the appointment control number, scheduled date and time.


3. Ensure that your scheduled appointment is CONFIRMED. Only confirmed appointment will be entertained/ accommodated by MARINA. You can also check your confirmed appointment and print application form from your email. You should bring the printed application form to the MARINA on your scheduled date and time of appointment.

4. On your appointment date, proceed to the following offices depending on the application to be applied:

a. SIRB
*MARINA SCDD office: 5th Level SM City Manila, Concepcion St. corner Arroceros St., Manila.
b. COP - Head Office
*STCW Processing Center, MARINA, 7th Floor Parkview Plaza, Taft Ave. corner Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila
c. COP - Intramuros
*Amosup annex Bldg..605 Cabildo cor.Sta Potentiana sts.,Intramuros, Manila
d. LICENSURE - EXAMINATION
*STCW Processing Center, MARINA, 5th Floor Parkview Plaza, Taft Ave. corner Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila
e. LICENSURE - RELEASING
*Parkview Plaza 984 Taft Ave. corner T.M. Kalaw Ave., 1000 Ermita Manila Philippines
You must be at the office thirty (30) minutes before your scheduled time. Early/Late comers will not be entertained.

3. Present your printed application form to the appointment counter for verification, otherwise, you will not be admitted. Get your queue number.

4. Make sure that you have the complete set of the applicable documents for SIRB, COP or LICENSURE with photocopies before proceeding to the Evaluation Counter. Applications with incomplete documentary requirements will not be processed.

5. At the evaluation counter, please wait for your queue number to appear on the monitor that indicate the window you will go to.

6. After evaluation, proceed to the Cash Section and pay the applicable processing fees.

7. After payment, proceed to the windows/counters for Image Capturing.

8. After your photo is taken, you have the option of: 
a) claiming your Seaman’s Book or COP at the MARINA where it was applied: or
b) have it delivered by courier to your home.  If availing of the delivery service, proceed to the Delivery Counter to pay for the delivery fee.

NOTE:
  1. If you place multiple appointments, your earlier appointments will be automatically canceled and will be replaced with the new appointment.
  2. In case of unforeseen power failures, technical breakdowns and natural calamities, applicants are advise that this may delay the release of the application.

 SOURCE: http://marinaappointment.com/marina/
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A Program that you should take to earn 1,200$ up to 15,000$

Being a seaman/seafarer is a very exciting job because it can entirely change your lifestyle, you will become an ambassador of our country at the same time you will work overseas together with different nationalities. You can travel all over the world for the rest of your contract and can earn ranging from 1,200$ US - 15,000$ US let's call it the perk of being a seaman. Seaman's job is one of the highest paying jobs in our country. But first, do you know which program you will take in order for you to become a seaman/seafarer?

This article will give a small idea of those young men/women who want to become mariners/seaman/seawoman someday. I hope you will learn something :)

Onboard the ship we have two departments called DECK DEPARTMENT and ENGINE DEPARTMENT. Each department has their own head, for Deck Department they call him/her Captain and for Engine Department they call him/her Chief Engineer but the Captain is the overall in charge of the vessel. The Department head are the one who responsible for their subordinates, respectively in which department they belong. 


In order for you to become part in one of this department, you need to undergo a program called BS-Marine Transportation for Deck Department except catering and for Engine Department, BS-Marine Engineering except electrical. 

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The Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation is a higher education degree program that compromises with the study of navigation, cargo handling, stowage, controlling safe operation of the ship and cares for persons on board the ship. Throughout the curriculum, students learn about different aspects of ship handling and seamanship. Life on board ship is somewhat different than life ashore, programs desire students to have sea-going internships and gets hands on training in a form of simulations prior to graduation.

Training in this field associates with low technical skills like knot tying with high technical applications like electronic chart display systems. Additional to requiring that students obtain leadership skills and learn how to swim, programs offer training in the following courses:

* Ship Structure
* Cargo Operations
* Marine Communications
* Nautical Science
* Safety at sea and ocean survival
* Admiralty law
* Navigational Watch Keeping
* COLREGS
* Stability
* Seamanship & etc

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The Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering is a higher education degree program that deals with the study of the marine propulsion system, its operation and maintenance as well as controlling the operation of the ship and cares for the person on board. Marine engineering applies basic engineering principles to systems designed to operate in predominately aquatic environments. This includes not only all types of seafaring vessels, docks, harbors, freight-handling facilities, oil platforms, but also engines, motors, navigational and communications devices, rigging, tools, and safety equipment.

Marine engineering employs techniques from many engineering disciplines. A 4-year program may be sufficient to familiarize the student with the span of subject areas suitable for marine engineers, but is unlikely to offer much depth in any single discipline. Basic courses include the following:

* Naval Architecture
* Ship Dynamics
* Marine Structures
* Fluid Mechanics
* Engineering analysis principles
* Engine Watch Keeping
* Power Plant
* Auxiliary Machinery
* Electrotechnology
* Thermodynamics & etc

There are a lot of public and private schools around Metro Manila that offers this kind of program. I hope you learn something :) just keep in touch with for more interesting topics about seaman's life.
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Application Requirements & Procedures to become an MAAP Scholar

Hey, guys today I will share with you the procedures and requirements to become an MAAP Scholar. As we know MAAP is a very well known maritime institution here in our country. For the past years, since it was established MAAP became a very competitive school.  This school was equipped with state of the art facilities such as Bridge Motion Simulator used in simulating real life scenarios onboard ships, Full Mission Engine Room Simulator which provides the most realistic engine room simulation (3D models), Pneumatic / Hydraulics Laboratory, Automation Laboratory and other modern facilities which helps their cadets to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Here is the Image from finduniversity which shows the ranking of Maritime Schools here in the Philippines.

I have nothing to say, as you can see the result above.

Take note guys this school doesn't require tuition fees you just need to do is study, In order to maintain your GWA that the shipping companies and MAAP require you. Also, the Academy provides free board and lodging which help the cadets to be trained in-house.

Generally, MAAP Entrance exam starts in August and it will end last week of October but it still depends on MAAP announcement, commonly they will post the Entrance examination schedule on their website.

To know more about MAAP : The Leading Maritime Institution in the Philippines
To know How to become an MAAP Cadet : How to become an MAAP Cadet

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Application Requirements :
* 2 copies of recent 2x2 colored pictures
* Payment of non-refundable processing fee of P300.00 in case of check/money order payable to           MAAP
* Photocopy of birth certificate
* Photocopy of High School Diploma or Certificate of Graduation
* Photocopy of valid school I.D
* Photo copy of certification from your principal that you are graduating from Senior High School, if      under K-12 program
* Photocopy of ALS certificate, if ALS passer
* Photocopy of High School Report Card with a GPA of at least 83%

 Application Procedures:
* Get MAAP scholarship application forms from any of the testing/filling centers, Naval ROTC unit,   or PCG stations nationwide
* Submit duly accomplished application form with the requirements to designated filling centers either   by mail or in person
* Recieve admission slip either by mail or in person

Admission Requirement:
* MAAP Entrance examination inclusive of the aptitude/emotional/intelligence/personality/psychological/neuropsychiatric test
*Personal Interview to be conducted by the BOA members
*MAAP Medical criteria inclusive of physical, drug, lungs, dental, laboratory, audio test and color blindness test (ISHIHARA test), visual acuity for far vision should be at least 20/30
* Orientation training for two month (April-May) inclusive of refresher classes in Math and English coupled with semi-regimental training

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Sources: www.maap.edu.ph, www.finduniversity.ph
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How to become an MAAP Cadet

If you are planning to travel abroad or to roam the whole world for free seafaring career is one that suits you. The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (What is MAAP?) is offering a scholarship grant for those students who are qualified to their requirements.

MAAP is designed to be a world-class maritime academy that is equipped with state of the art facilities that is perfect for students who want to pursue a seafaring career. MAAP offers scholarship grants in Maritime Transportation and Marine Engineering which is accredited by CHED.


The Academy offers quality education for future leaders of the merchant navy in the Asia pacific region and beyond.

To know more about MAAP: The Leading Maritime Institution in the Philippines
To know the Application Requirements in MAAP: Application Requirements & Procedures to become an MAAP Scholar
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Benefits:
* Scholarship Grant
* Free board and lodging
* Insured while enrolled in the Academy
* In-house shipboard training
* Personality, character, and leadership development through physical fitness, emotional literacy,  NROTC and varied extracurricular activities
* Use of modern equipment and facilities
* Lucrative employment onboard modern vessels of foreign shipping companies

Qualification Requirements:
* Male or female, Single
* Filipino Citizen
* Physically fit
* Morally upright and has no derogatory record
* Age 17 and not more than 23 years on March 31 of the year of admission
* Eligible applicants must be any one of the following:
           - High School Graduate from School Year 2014-2015 backwards
           - College Level
           - Passer of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program regulated by DepEd and                          therefore certified eligible for admission to college/tertiary level
           - A senior High School student expected to graduate at the end of
             School Year 2016-2017
* Minimum height of 5 ft. 4 in. (162.5cm) for MALE and 5 ft. 2 in. (157.5cm) for FEMALE        applicants
* Must be a Hugh School Graduated with a GPA of at least 83%
* Has never been officially admitted at MAAP
NOTE: STRICTLY COMPLY WITH QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. INACCURATE RECORDS MAY DISQUALIFY AN APPLICANT.

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MAAP website / source : http://maap.edu.ph/
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The Leading Maritime Institution in the Philippines


Hello, everyone, I would like to give some information all about the leading maritime institution here in the Philippines which is known as the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific or MAAP.

The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) was established on January 4, 1998, founded by Capt. Gregorio S. Oca also was known as the founding chairman of Associated Marine Officers' Union of the Philippines or AMOUSUP. Through the help of AMOSUP-PTGWO-ITF, Capt. Gregorio S. Oca envisioned and established MAAP. An academy where the best breed of merchant marine deck and engine officers in the world can be found.

MAAP is designed to be a world-class maritime academy consequently it is equipped with the state of the art facilities such as bridge motion simulator, engineering plant simulator, ECDIS training laboratories, electro mechanical system laboratories and other important facilities compliant to the requirements of STCW. The Academy offers four-year scholarship grants in Maritime Transportation and Maritime Engineering which is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Through the support of the union and private organization, the AMOSUP Seamen's Traning Center (ASTC) was also established to carry out programs and services to benefits Union's members and their dependents which are accredited by MARINA, TESDA, and MTC.

As to date, MAAP continues its journey in providing the best breed of merchants officers in the whole world.

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MAAP VISION AND MISSION

VISION:

" The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific envision itself as the leading institution of excellence in the maritime education and training in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. "

MISSION:

" The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific provides quality education and training to students for the developement of competent graduates who shall possess the character, knowledge, and skill necessary for the successful pursuit of maritime carreer. "

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Year: 2010

Would you like to become a world class seafarer? : Visit this How to become an MAAP Cadet
What is the Application Requirements to become MAAP Scholar? : Visit this Application and Requirements to become an MAAP Schoolar

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MAAP website: http://maap.edu.ph/

LOCATION:

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Source's: http://maap.edu.ph/New%20Academics/NewHistoryMain.html
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