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⚓ 2nd Engineer at sea/ CE License Holder
🛠️ I fix things that make the ship move
🌊 Salt in my veins, diesel in my soul
🔧 Sleep, eat, fix, repeat
📡 Posting when there’s WiFi 😅
📸 Life onboard & beyond |

17/06/2026

𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗘𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 🚢🔥

Cleaning the main engine fuel filters before departure ensures a clean and continuous fuel supply to the engine. Removing accumulated dirt and contaminants helps prevent fuel flow restrictions, improves engine reliability, and supports safe vessel operations.

17/06/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺. 🚢🔥

✅ Functions:
• Collects exhaust gases from individual cylinders.
• Channels exhaust energy to the turbocharger turbine.
• Reduces exhaust flow resistance (back pressure).
• Supports efficient engine performance and fuel economy.
• Delivers exhaust gases to emission control and silencing systems.

⚙️ Working Principle:
1️⃣ Fuel combustion occurs inside the cylinder.
2️⃣ The exhaust valve opens during the exhaust stroke.
3️⃣ High-pressure exhaust gases flow into the exhaust manifold.
4️⃣ The manifold combines exhaust flow from all cylinders.
5️⃣ The exhaust gases drive the turbocharger turbine before being discharged through the exhaust system.

💡 Why It Matters:
A well-designed exhaust manifold improves turbocharger efficiency, engine performance, fuel economy, and overall reliability while safely handling extremely high temperatures.

🚢⚙️🔧

16/06/2026

𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝗶𝗴. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗘𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗱.

Everything happens in His perfect time. 🙏✨

16/06/2026

𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗧𝗨𝗕𝗘 𝗢𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗦 🚢💯

Regular stern tube oil sampling helps monitor lubricant condition and detect water ingress, wear particles, or seal deterioration. Shore laboratory analysis provides valuable insights for preventive maintenance, ensuring shaft sealing integrity and reliable propulsion system performance.

16/06/2026

𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗦 🚢💯

Regular main engine oil sampling helps assess lubricant condition and identify wear particles, contamination, and potential machinery issues. Shore laboratory analysis supports condition-based maintenance, ensuring reliable engine operation and preventing costly breakdowns.

16/06/2026

🔧 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗙 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗩𝗘 (𝗖𝗥𝗩) 🔧

A Crankcase Relief Valve is a vital safety device installed on large diesel engines to protect the engine and personnel from crankcase explosions.

✅ Function

* Relieves excessive pressure inside the crankcase.
* Prevents damage caused by oil mist explosions.
* Protects engine components and crew.
* Automatically closes after pressure returns to normal.

⚙️ Working Principle
1️⃣ Under normal conditions, the valve remains closed.

2️⃣ If overheating causes oil mist ignition inside the crankcase, pressure rises rapidly.

3️⃣ When pressure exceeds the preset limit, the valve opens instantly.

4️⃣ Hot gases are released through a flame-arresting mesh, preventing flames from escaping.

5️⃣ Once the pressure drops to a safe level, the valve automatically closes.

🚨 Why is it important?
A properly functioning crankcase relief valve can prevent catastrophic engine damage, fire hazards, and personnel injuries.

📸 Shown in the image: Crankcase Relief Valve installed on a large diesel engine, with flame-arresting mesh visible around the valve body.

15/06/2026

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗕𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱. 🙏✨

15/06/2026

𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗕 🚢📡🛰️

An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is a vital lifesaving device that automatically transmits a distress alert and the vessel’s location via satellite when activated. It helps search and rescue authorities quickly locate and assist ships in distress.

15/06/2026

𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗡𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗔 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 🚢🚀🔥

Rocket parachute flares are emergency distress signals used to attract attention during search and rescue operations. When launched, they rise to a high altitude and descend slowly under a parachute, producing a bright red light visible over long distances.

15/06/2026

⚙️ 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗥 ⚙️

You’re looking at a Woodward UG-10D mechanical-hydraulic governor, commonly used on marine engines and generators to control speed and load.

Here’s a clear breakdown of each k**b and what it does:

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🔵 1. Speed Droop Setting (Top Left K**b – 0–100%)

Function:

* Adjusts droop, which is how much the engine speed decreases as load increases.

Use:

* Low droop (near 0%) → Engine maintains nearly constant speed (good for single generator operation).
* Higher droop (e.g., 3–5%) → Allows proper load sharing between multiple generators.

👉 In simple terms: controls how “stiff” or “flexible” the speed response is under load.

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🔵 2. Speed Setting (Top Right K**b – Slow ↔ Fast)

Function:

* Sets the desired engine speed (RPM).

Use:

* Turn toward FAST → increases engine speed.
* Turn toward SLOW → decreases engine speed.

👉 This is basically your main throttle setting for the governor.

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🔵 3. Load Limit (Bottom Left K**b – 0–10)

Function:

* Limits the maximum fuel delivery, and therefore the maximum load/power the engine can produce.

Use:

* Prevents overloading of engine or generator.
* Used during startup, synchronization, or troubleshooting.

👉 Think of it as a power cap for safety and control.

⸻

🔵 4. Speed Setting Indicator (Bottom Right K**b – 0–20 scale)

Function:

* Fine adjustment and visual indication of speed setting.

Use:

* Helps make precise RPM adjustments.
* Often used during synchronization of generators.

👉 Works together with the main speed k**b for fine tuning.

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⚙️ Side Adjustment (Compensation / Stability Lever)

You can also see a small side scale labeled COMPENSATION.

Function:

* Adjusts governor stability and response time.

Use:

* Prevents hunting (speed oscillation).
* Fine-tunes how quickly the governor reacts to load changes.

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Makati
1233

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