Series 60's in trucks do not seem to be as reliable as they once were with the advent of all the emissions gear. I subscribe to a few engine...
There is an EPROM suited to a particular engine number within the ECM. This might not be enough to stop the engine starting but it might cause a...
2000 and 4000 Series engines are well known to have HP Fuel pump failures that fills the double wall sections with fuel. I have had a 16V 4000...
From what I hear there is a total news blackout. I heard all devices were searched for images of the vessel high and dry. I was also told that all...
Nautical Structures were garbage 20 yrs ago. I have resisted several requests to spec their stuff and just explain in detail some of the problems...
Like it or not age discrimination is very much alive and well in this industry There are a number of experienced and qualified people in the 50+...
What sort of condition is this going to be in 15 yrs after overhaul? Did you overhaul it yourself?
I remember when the Series 60 was first being offered to the general market. They gave a case study using a JB Hunt I think it was from Alabama...
If you can gain a marine engineering license by attending a maritime college under the GI Bill I would suggest going for it if its not going to...
They are not accident free, we just had one that was out of control smash a glass panel in the aft railings
1) You can apply for a CI endorsement the day you step aboard, they send out a temp one by e mail. 2) Your CoC will cover you to drive any tender...
Your quest is not an unusual one. Don't be deceived by the thought of an easy ride with ISM, ISPS and Management co's. Yachts have them all and...
Thanks. Its been a while since i bunkered from drums so have not used it. Meths mixed into the tank used to make water go through the carbie just...
Fit a filter with an alarm that will tell you if you have water in it or use a Kolour Cote i think its called on a bit of hose and shove it down...
You might be surprised that even the biggest ship afloat can be caught out by dirty fuel and they have some pretty serious ways to clean out most...
The advice to go down the commercial route is a very good one but there is no guarantee that you will be able to step from a commercial ship to a...
They must be the only lot in Nigeria who don't know how to use the internet....
The colour means nothing. You can get them in just about any colour you want just like with many other manufacturers. Yellow is my prefferd...
A lot better than if its on the maindeck
Don't believe everything in the advert. Do your own due diligence and get everything checked that you can