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12th November 2017, 10:46 AM
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#12... put a finger up each nostril Cappy. Broke it later on a tanker when went a over t down the after pump room. What’s a nose for anyway just for sticking into a pint of ale. JS
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12th November 2017, 02:39 PM
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Lew, Looking at a list of do,s and dont,s regarding U.M.S.
Before going UMS, the Duty Engineer must ensure that all day service tanks for fuel, cylinder oil and header tanks for cooling water, lubricating oil, etc are full. An inspection of all active and operational machinery and systems in all the machinery spaces, particularly for fuel and lubricating oil leakage, is to be carried out.
That the main engine is on bridge Control
Check that all bilges and seawalls are empty.
Test Oil Mist Detector alarm on M.E , test bilge wells High Levels Alarms , test Boiler High/Low/Cut out alarms where applicable
Check that bilge pump is in auto position.
Check that Emergency DG is in stand-by position.
Check that Stand-by DG is on auto-start.
Check that steering gear motors are in stand-by position.
Check that all stand-by pumps are on auto-start.
Check that OWS overboard valve is secured (OWS stopped when E/R unmanned and if not automatic discharge).
Check that all fire loops are activated.
Check whether all watertight and weather doors/openings are closed.
Check that the Purifier Room and Steering Gear door is closed
Check cabin / public rooms alarms prior to the engine room being unmanned.
Inform bridge and confirm UMS before leaving E/R
Check that all flammable liquids are in sealed canisters.
Check that all oil spills etc have been cleaned up.
Check that all waste, rags and other cleaning materials are stowed away.
Check that all Engine Room gear, spare parts etc are properly secured.
Check that all alarms are active.
Check that all fire detection sensors are active.
Check that all fire doors are closed.
Test the “Deadman” alarm and Engineer’s Call Alarms, ensuring they are sounding in public rooms, Bridge, Cargo Offices and appropriate cabin. I seem to remember Mr Chips being requisitioned for a few of these tasks. Terry.
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13th November 2017, 05:30 AM
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We often saw the UCL fruit boats as they were loving called in Cape Town.
Carry fruit to UK was big business in the 60's
But of course beside the regular fruit boats there were also the regular passenger ships, on some almost as much fruit as on the other ships.
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13th November 2017, 05:35 AM
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But of course beside the regular fruit boats there were also the regular passenger ships, on some almost as much fruit as on the other ships.
Unfortunately though the Hungry SA Bloods ate it all and the Ship got to the UK empty! lol Sorry!!
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13th November 2017, 05:53 AM
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13th November 2017, 05:57 AM
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Good one Rob
There were times that I could have used that Barrow! LOL
Talk about Eat! Some of them were just plain Gannets!
As sick as can be nearly throwing up with Sea Sickness but down to the Dining Room they had to come@ Made one so Mad!
They never lost a penny of their fare that is for sure!
Now that was Pillage! LOL
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14th November 2017, 05:44 AM
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Eat, those Y.......... Bloods. could eat under wet cement.
Five courses in under an hour and then ask what time the next meal was.
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14th November 2017, 08:42 AM
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i did hear a winger complaining that he had a table of eight do every course , every meal from Cape Town - Durban in first class, I would have thought that was impossible , time wise never mind the amount of food , but he swore it was true
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14th November 2017, 09:25 AM
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Not impossible Rob
I can vouch for that as well,had a few like that on the Warwick Castle ate all the way ! Would not miss a damn thing!
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14th November 2017, 09:46 AM
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###one of my jobs as second steward on a tramp was tocut the meat for the saloon in the pantry.......it is grossly unfair but we had our favourites .......always gave the old man the best cuts .....always gave the chief steward the worst cuts .....always gave the apprentices big plates full those poor souls needed it ....harry tate plenty ....then just decent for decent guys and the fatty cuts for the pita......never ever had a complaint .....only engineers coming in when all had but finished ....often the gash bin ......no ..complaints there iether.......but i suppose better than sitting with a jam butty on a ships plate in the middle dock......lol cappy
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