And his duties

The modern fleet includes vessels for various purposes, different years buildings with a different composition of electrical equipment and a different element base of automation and control systems. These factors also lead to different composition electrical personnel courts. Ship electrical equipment and ESA, as well as all ship structures and technical means, are distributed to the members of the electrical group with the aim of their specialization in the fuel and energy of a limited number of STS, the accumulation and continuity of operating experience, and the specification of responsibility for the TS.

under the command is understood as a complex of STS, systems, devices, supplies with appropriate documentation, assigned to a member of the electrical group, who is fully responsible for their technical operation in general or for one of its constituent parts(technical use, Maintenance). The distribution by departments is regulated by the Charter and is specified by the ship's schedule by departments.

In the marine fleet, the electric group is most fully represented on electric ships. On them, the members of the electrical group (the second, third, fourth electromechanics and electricians) are directly subordinate to the senior electromechanic, who, in turn, is subordinate to the senior mechanic. If necessary, the second electrician replaces the senior electrician, the third - the second, and the fourth - the third electrician.

Senior electrician is responsible for reliable operation, correct fuel cell and technical condition: propulsion electrical installation, SES and electrical networks, switchgear, ESA and control, telephone connection, alarm systems, as well as power sources for electro-radio navigation devices and other electromechanical means. He is the responsible manager of the SEA works and is in charge of the SPZ and the logistics of the electrical part.

The Chief Electrician is responsible for:

– to ensure the implementation of the Regulations on the thermal power plant navy, PTE and other normative and technical documentation, safe organization of work and compliance by subordinates with safety and fire safety rules;

– draw up a work plan for SEA and ESA, approved by the chief engineer;

- distribute crew members subordinate to him according to shifts and work, coordinating with the chief engineer;

- draw up applications, ensure the receipt and accounting of spare parts and logistics for the electrical part;

- draw up repair sheets for the electrical part, “monitor the quality of work on the SEA and ESA performed by shore and ship specialists;

- to control the operation of the electrical equipment of the ship's cargo facilities during the period of cargo operations;

- before the ship leaves for a voyage, check the efficiency of the EMS and ESA for navigation and report to the chief engineer about its readiness 30 minutes before departure (the scope of preparation of specific equipment is determined by the PTE);

- personally supervise the control of the electrical equipment of the SEU when the ship enters the port, leaves it and during mooring operations, without leaving the engine room without the permission of the chief engineer;

- maintain established technical documentation according to the SEA, daily sign daily entries in the electromechanical journal and submit it for signature to the senior mechanic;

– to organize technical training in SEA and ESA for crew members of the TE service;

- accept from his predecessor in the prescribed manner (based on reports responsible persons command staff, the act of acceptance and delivery, approved by the chief mechanic, fixing the acceptance and delivery in the electromechanical journal) SEA and ESA, spare parts, tools, inventory and technical documentation;

- when the ship is under repair, monitor compliance with the electrical safety rules when supplying ships under construction and repair, control the compliance of the voltage supplied from the shore with the parameters of the ship's network, make sure that the shipyard grounded the ship's hull when docking the ship.

Second electrician is responsible for the reliable operation and TS of the main generators, propulsion motors and main electric drives serving the power plant, the central control post of the power plant, the electric drive of the steering gear, autopilot, emergency and fire pumps, electric propulsion panels and an auxiliary power plant, engine telegraph, control posts, ESA and vessel motion control; in charge of the electrical workshop and electrical storage rooms. He is obliged, with the permission of the senior electrician, to turn the propulsion motors and main generators after the repair and maintenance work has been completed; keep a log of measurements of insulation resistance.

Third electrician responsible for the reliable operation of auxiliary and emergency generators, electrical equipment of deck mechanisms, thruster, electric drives of auxiliary mechanisms of the engine room, electrical part of boiler automation.

Fourth electrician is responsible for the reliable operation of the TS of the cable network, electric drives of auxiliary mechanisms that are not included in the management of the second and third electricians, electric fans, converters, lighting, including emergency lighting, running lights, searchlights, typhons and batteries. He is obliged to charge the batteries in a timely manner, in accordance with the instructions, keep a battery log and monitor the correct use of electric lighting.

The second, third and fourth electromechanics are obliged by their management:

- to eliminate personally or with the involvement of ship's specialists the identified defects;

– supervise the work of ship specialists assigned to them, ensuring the safe organization of work;

- draw up repair lists, control the quality of work performed by shore and ship specialists;

– draw up requests for material and technical supply and keep records of spare parts and tools.

Senior electrician is obliged to carry out maintenance of all SEA and means of internal telephone communication, and electricians of the first and second class– take part in the maintenance and repair of the entire SEA.

The senior electrician is in charge of the electrical workshop and electrical storage rooms, ensures proper storage, accounting and expenditure of material and technical supplies for the electrical part.

On ships without electric propulsion, the electric group is headed by an electrician or the first electrician, if several electricians are provided for on the ship's staff list. The second electrician is subordinate to the first electrician and, if necessary, replaces him. Supervisory duties between the first and second electromechanics are distributed by the senior mechanic.

The electrician (first electrician) reports to the chief engineer and heads the electrical group on the ship. The senior electrician and electricians of the 1st and 2nd classes are subordinate to the electromechanic. If necessary, the senior electrician replaces the electromechanic, and the 1st class electrician replaces the senior electrician.

Electrician is responsible for reliable operation, correct FC and technical condition of the entire EHS and ESA and control, means of on-board communication and signaling, as well as power supplies for electro-radio navigation devices. The duties of an electromechanic correspond to the duties of a senior electromechanic listed above, in addition, he must:

- to eliminate personally or with the involvement of ship's specialists the revealed defects of the SEA and ESA;

- in the event of a threat of an accident, the EEA and ESA immediately report to the chief engineer, taking appropriate measures;

- prepare the electrical equipment of cargo gear before cargo operations, check the electrical equipment of the steering gear, anchor-mooring gear, boat and trawl winches before the vessel arrives at the port and leaves it, and report on readiness to the chief engineer and the watch officer;

- immediately appear on the call of the engineer on duty or on the call of the watch officer.

The electrician may turn off the responsible STS with the knowledge and permission of the engineer on duty, except in cases where delay may cause an accident to the ship or an accident.

The electrician indicates the place of keeping watch to the chief electrician and electricians when the ship passes narrowness, enters and leaves the port and during mooring operations.

On ships where the position of an electromechanic is not provided, the chief electrician and electricians are subordinate to the second mechanic.

On the vessels of the fishing industry fleet, the largest electrical group of 12–15 people has floating plants. On floating bases, this group consists of 10-12 people, of which 4 are command staff specialists. Large autonomous freezing trawlers employ 5-6 electrical specialists. On ships of the SRTM, ST type, as a rule, one electrician works. Norwegian-built vessels of the MTF type (small fillet trawler) entering the fishing fleet are serviced by two electricians. On small fishing boats staffing There are no electrical specialists, their duties are performed by a mechanic.

A wide range of vessels, the features of their technological regimes, the intended purpose, the constant participation of electrical specialists in the performance of voyage tasks (sub-watch on the factory conveyor) impose their own characteristics on the nature of the duties of electrical specialists in the fishing industry fleet.

The specific duties of the persons of the electrical personnel, the procedure for their interaction with the persons of the watch service, persons responsible for the management of the ship's technical facilities, and persons using electrical equipment for their intended purpose, are determined by the Charter of Service on the ships of the fishing industry fleet and job descriptions. The charter provides for the positions of senior electrician (first electrician), second, third and fourth electrician with the appropriate division of management and duties, as well as senior electrician and electrician.

It should be noted that the draft of the new Charter of Service on Fisheries Vessels Russian Federation in addition to these positions, there is also a position of a second electrician for ship automation, who, if necessary, replaces the senior electrician, and the second electrician, if necessary, replaces the second electromechanic for ship automation.

Reporting:

• The Electrician works in close co-operation with the Second Engineer, therefore he reports to the Second Engineer and thereafter to the Chief Engineer.
• He should always obtain the consent of the Chief Engineer before going on shore leave.

Responsibilities:

• The Electrician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all the ship's electrical equipment and installations.

The Electrician's duties include:

• Ensuring the maintenance of main and emergency switchboards, switch-gear, alternators, motors and control gearand fuses.
• Maintaining the alarm, monitoring and communication systems on board in good operational order.
• Undertaking and recording insulation readings of electrical equipment.
• Investigating failures and carrying out repair works.
• Ensuring isolation of electrical equipment prior to repair or maintenance works and the posting of warning notices.
• Maintaining and controlling of electric arc welding equipment.
• Conducting regular checks of galley and pantry equipment.
• Inventory of electrical spares, tools and consumables.
• Completing relevant maintenance records and keeping the workbook up to date.
• Assisting the Chief Engineer in drawing up repair lists and planned maintenance schedules.
• Assisting with mechanical repairs as required by the Chief Engineer.

Translation into Russian

Responsibilities of an electrician

Reports:

• The Electrician works closely with the Second Mechanic, so he reports to the Second Mechanic and the Chief Mechanic.
• He must obtain the captain's permission before disembarking.

Duties:

• The electrician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all electrical equipment and all electrical installations on board.

The responsibilities of an electrician include:

• Main switchboard maintenance, switches, alternators, motors and controls and fuses.
• Maintenance of alarms, testing and maintenance of the communication system on the ship.
• Measurements and recording of electrical equipment insulation readings.
• Troubleshooting and repair work.
• Checking the insulation of electrical equipment before the start of repair work and the establishment of warning notices.
• Maintenance and control of the electric arc on welding equipment.
• Regular inspection of galley equipment.
• Inventory of spare parts and tools and consumables.
• Maintain records of machine maintenance.
• Assistance to the Chief Engineer in the preparation of maintenance sheets and schedules.
• Assistance in the repair of equipment.

Advanced, Odessa April 24, 2017 March 11, 2018

Thousands of people around the world are involved in repairs every day. When it is done, everyone begins to think about the subtleties that accompany the repair: what color scheme to choose wallpaper, how to choose curtains in the color of the wallpaper, and arrange the furniture correctly to obtain a unified style of the room. But few people think about the most important thing, and this main thing is the replacement of electrical wiring in the apartment. After all, if something happens to the old wiring, the apartment will lose all its attractiveness and become completely unsuitable for life.

Any electrician knows how to replace the wiring in an apartment, but this is within the power of any ordinary citizen, however, when performing this type of work, he should choose high-quality materials in order to get a safe electrical network in the room.

The first action to be taken plan future wiring. At this stage, you need to determine exactly where the wires will be laid. Also at this stage, you can make any adjustments to the existing network, which will allow you to place the fixtures and fixtures as comfortably as possible in accordance with the needs of the owners.

12.12.2019

Narrow-industry devices of the knitting sub-industry and their maintenance

To determine the extensibility of hosiery, a device is used, the scheme of which is shown in fig. one.

The design of the device is based on the principle of automatic balancing of the rocker by the elastic forces of the product under test, acting at a constant speed.

The weight beam is an equal-armed round steel rod 6, having an axis of rotation 7. On its right end, paws or a sliding form of the track 9 are attached with a bayonet lock, on which the product is put on. On the left shoulder, a suspension for loads 4 is hinged, and its end ends with an arrow 5, showing the equilibrium state of the rocker arm. Before testing the product, the rocker arm is balanced by a movable weight 8.

Rice. 1. Scheme of a device for measuring the extensibility of hosiery: 1 - guide, 2 - left ruler, 3 - engine, 4 - suspension for loads; 5, 10 - arrows, 6 - rod, 7 - axis of rotation, 8 - weight, 9 - trace shape, 11 - stretching lever,

12 - carriage, 13 - lead screw, 14 - right ruler; 15, 16 - helical gears, 17 - worm gear, 18 - coupling, 19 - electric motor

To move the carriage 12 with a stretching lever 11, a lead screw 13 is used, at the lower end of which a helical gear 15 is fixed; through it, the rotational movement is transmitted to the lead screw. The change in the direction of rotation of the screw depends on the change in rotation 19, which is connected to the worm gear 17 with the help of a coupling 18. A helical gear 16 is mounted on the gear shaft, directly communicating the movement of the gear 15.

11.12.2019

In pneumatic actuators, the displacement force is created by the action of compressed air on the membrane, or piston. Accordingly, there are membrane, piston and bellows mechanisms. They are designed to set and move the valve of the regulating body in accordance with the pneumatic command signal. The full working stroke of the output element of the mechanisms is carried out when the command signal changes from 0.02 MPa (0.2 kg / cm 2) to 0.1 MPa (1 kg / cm 2). The ultimate pressure of compressed air in the working cavity is 0.25 MPa (2.5 kg / cm 2).

In membrane linear mechanisms, the stem performs a reciprocating motion. Depending on the direction of movement of the output element, they are divided into mechanisms of direct action (with an increase in membrane pressure) and reverse action.

Rice. Fig. 1. The design of the direct acting membrane actuator: 1, 3 - covers, 2 - membrane, 4 - support disk, 5 - bracket, 6 - spring, 7 - stem, 8 - support ring, 9 - adjusting nut, 10 - connecting nut

The main structural elements of the membrane actuator are a membrane pneumatic chamber with a bracket and a moving part.

The membrane pneumatic chamber of the direct action mechanism (Fig. 1) consists of covers 3 and 1 and membrane 2. Cover 3 and membrane 2 form a hermetic working cavity, cover 1 is attached to bracket 5. The movable part includes support disk 4, to which the membrane is attached 2, rod 7 with connecting nut 10 and spring 6. The spring rests at one end against the support disk 4, and at the other end through the support ring 8 into the adjusting nut 9, which serves to change the initial tension of the spring and the direction of movement of the rod.

08.12.2019

To date, there are several types of lamps for. Each of them has its pros and cons. Consider the types of lamps that are most often used for lighting in a residential building or apartment.

The first type of lamps - incandescent lamp. This is the cheapest type of lamps. The advantages of such lamps include its cost, simplicity of the device. The light from such lamps is the best for the eyes. The disadvantages of such lamps include a short service life and a large amount of electricity consumed.

The next type of lamps - energy-saving lamps. Such lamps can be found absolutely for any type of socles. They are an elongated tube in which a special gas is located. It is the gas that creates the visible glow. In modern energy-saving lamps, the tube can have a wide variety of shapes. The advantages of such lamps: low power consumption compared to incandescent lamps, daylight glow, a large selection of socles. The disadvantages of such lamps include the complexity of the design and flicker. The flicker is usually imperceptible, but the eyes will get tired from the light.

28.11.2019

cable assembly- a kind of assembly unit. The cable assembly consists of several local ones, terminated on both sides in the electrical installation shop and tied into a bundle. Installation of the cable route is carried out by laying the cable assembly in the cable route fastening devices (Fig. 1).

Ship cable route- an electric line mounted on a ship from cables (cable bundles), cable route fastening devices, sealing devices, etc. (Fig. 2).

On the ship, the cable route is located in hard-to-reach places (along the sides, ceiling and bulkheads); they have up to six turns in three planes (Fig. 3). On large ships, the maximum cable length reaches 300 m, and the maximum cross-sectional area of ​​​​the cable route is 780 cm 2. On individual ships with a total cable length of more than 400 km, cable corridors are provided to accommodate the cable route.

Cable routes and cables passing through them are divided into local and trunk, depending on the absence (presence) of sealing devices.

Main cable routes are divided into routes with end and through boxes, depending on the type of application of the cable box. This makes sense for the choice of technological equipment and cable route installation technology.

21.11.2019

In the field of development and production of instrumentation and instrumentation, the American company Fluke Corporation occupies one of the leading positions in the world. It was founded in 1948 and since that time has been constantly developing and improving technologies in the field of diagnostics, testing, and analysis.

Innovation from an American developer

Professional measuring equipment from a multinational corporation is used in the maintenance of heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems, refrigeration systems, air quality testing, electrical parameter calibration. The Fluke branded store offers certified equipment from an American developer. Full the lineup includes:

• thermal imagers, insulation resistance testers;
• digital multimeters;
• power quality analyzers;
• rangefinders, vibration meters, oscilloscopes;
• temperature and pressure calibrators and multifunctional devices;
• visual pyrometers and thermometers.

07.11.2019

Use a level gauge to determine the level different types liquids in open and closed storages, vessels. It is used to measure the level of a substance or the distance to it.
To measure the liquid level, sensors are used that differ in type: radar level gauge, microwave (or waveguide), radiation, electrical (or capacitive), mechanical, hydrostatic, acoustic.

Principles and features of operation of radar level gauges

Standard instruments cannot determine the level of chemically aggressive liquids. Only a radar level transmitter is able to measure it, since it does not come into contact with the liquid during operation. In addition, radar level transmitters are more accurate than, for example, ultrasonic or capacitive level transmitters.

Conforms to the requirements of the document - "DIRECTORY qualification characteristics occupations of workers. ISSUE 67. Water transport. Section "Maritime transport" (With amendments and additions made by orders of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Ukraine N 189 of 10.05.2005, N 671 of 06.08.2007). The second edition, supplemented, revised as of 08/06/2007 ", which was approved by order of the Ministry of Transport of Ukraine on 10.12.2001 N 863. Agreed by the Ministry of Labor and social policy Ukraine.
The status of the document is "valid".

Preface to job description

0.1. The document comes into force from the moment of its approval.

0.2. Document developer: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

0.3. Document approved: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

0.4. Periodic verification of this document is carried out at intervals not exceeding 3 years.

1. General Provisions

1.1. The position "Electrician" belongs to the category "Specialists".

1.2. Qualification requirements - electrician (ship) 1st class: full or basic higher education relevant area of ​​study (specialist or bachelor). Work experience in the profession of an electromechanic (ship) 2nd class - at least 2 years. Electromechanic (ship) Grade 2: complete or basic higher education in the relevant field of study (specialist or bachelor): for a specialist - no work experience requirements, bachelor - work experience as an electromechanic (ship) Grade 3 - at least 2 years. Electromechanic (ship) Grade 3: basic or incomplete higher education in the relevant field of study (bachelor or junior specialist). No work experience requirements.

1.3. Knows and applies:
- resolutions, orders, regulatory materials relating to the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment;
- rules for the technical operation of the fleet;
- rules and regulations of the Shipping Register of Ukraine or another classification society that carries out technical supervision of the ship;
- normative documents regulating the organization of the ship service;
- provisions of international conventions and resolutions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the safety of life at sea (SOLAS), prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL), training and certification of seafarers and watch keeping (STCW), etc.;
- unified schedules for technical inspections and preventive maintenance, rules for the maintenance and repair of ship electrical equipment, ship automation equipment, the design and principle of operation of ship power equipment;
- ship electroautomatics;
- electrical safety rules with the implementation of repair and maintenance work;
- Fundamentals of labor organization and economics;
- rescue business, basics of labor legislation.

1.4. An electrician is appointed to a position and dismissed by order of the organization (enterprise / institution).

1.5. The electrician reports directly to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

1.6. The electrician supervises the work _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

1.7. An electrician during his absence is replaced by a duly appointed person who acquires the appropriate rights and is responsible for the proper performance of the duties assigned to him.

2. Description of work, tasks and job responsibilities

2.1. Ensures reliable operation and good technical condition of the electric propulsion plant (on electric ships), ship power plant, electrical networks, switchgear, electrical part of electric drive mechanisms, equipment, automation and control equipment, power supplies for technical means of navigation, ship telephone exchange, alarm systems, and as well as other electromechanical means.

2.2. Draws up a work plan for the ship's electrical equipment, repair sheets for the electrical part.

2.3. Controls the quality of work on the ship's electrical equipment performed by shore and ship specialists.

2.4. Supervises the repair and preventive maintenance of ship electrical equipment and automation equipment.

2.5. Presents electrical equipment, means of automation and control of the vessel to the technical supervision authorities.

2.6. Controls the operation of the electrical equipment of the ship's cargo facilities during cargo operations.

2.7. Performs maintenance of electronic equipment of electric navigation devices.

2.8. Keep track of their food sources.

2.9. Checks the readiness of technical means within the scope of its responsibility for the flight.

2.10. Carries out the preparation of applications, acceptance and accounting of variable spare parts and logistics of the electrical part.

2.11. Maintains the established technical documentation of ship electrical equipment.

2.12. Controls the compliance of the voltage supplied from the shore with the parameters of the ship's network in the conditions of the ship's factory repair.

2.13. Checking the grounding of the ship's hull when docking the ship.

2.14. Keeps watch according to the ship's schedules.

2.15. Knows, understands and applies the current regulatory documents relating to its activities.

2.16. Knows and complies with the requirements of normative acts on labor protection and environment, complies with the norms, methods and techniques for the safe performance of work.

3. Rights

3.1. The electrician has the right to take action to prevent and eliminate the occurrence of any violations or inconsistencies.

3.2. The electrician has the right to receive all social guarantees provided for by law.

3.3. The electrician has the right to demand assistance in the performance of his official duties and exercise of rights.

3.4. The electrician has the right to demand the creation of organizational and technical conditions necessary for the performance of official duties and the provision necessary equipment and inventory.

3.5. The electrician has the right to get acquainted with the draft documents relating to his activities.

3.6. The electrician has the right to request and receive documents, materials and information necessary for the performance of his duties and orders of the management.

3.7. The electrician has the right to improve his professional qualifications.

3.8. The electrician has the right to report all violations and inconsistencies identified in the course of his activities and make proposals for their elimination.

3.9. The electrician has the right to get acquainted with the documents that define the rights and obligations of the position held, the criteria for assessing the quality of the performance of official duties.

4. Responsibility

4.1. The electrician is responsible for non-fulfillment or untimely fulfillment of the duties assigned by this job description and (or) non-use of the rights granted.

4.2. The electrician is responsible for non-compliance with the rules of internal labor regulations, labor protection, safety, industrial sanitation and fire protection.

4.3. An electrician is responsible for disclosing information about an organization (enterprise/institution) that is a trade secret.

4.4. The electrician is responsible for non-fulfillment or improper fulfillment of the requirements of internal normative documents organizations (enterprises/institutions) and legal orders of management.

4.5. The electrician is responsible for offenses committed in the course of his activities, within the limits established by the current administrative, criminal and civil legislation.

4.6. The electrician is responsible for causing material damage to the organization (enterprise / institution) within the limits established by the current administrative, criminal and civil legislation.

4.7. The electrician is responsible for the misuse of the granted official powers, as well as their use for personal purposes.

The work of a ship's electrician is no less responsible than the work of the captain or chief engineer. The electrician is responsible for the correct technical operation and condition of the ship's electrical equipment, all automation equipment, electrical networks and switchgears, telephone communications, emergency power supplies and other electrical appliances.

Among other things, the electrician is obliged to draw up a work plan for the ship's electrical equipment; ensure the preparation of applications, the receipt and accounting of spare parts and logistics for the electrical part, and much more.

Ivan Badylo, an electrician with 13 years of experience, tells about his work at sea to the Morskaya Pravda/The Maritime Telegraph newspaper:

“The very first duty of an electrician is lighting, so that everything works and shines, especially at night. Because if at night the illumination is not complete, there are extinguished light bulbs in the chain, then this is a poor supply of supplies or the electrician is overgrown with laziness. And sometimes this leads to a stoppage of loading or unloading, and in the worst case, to emergencies at night. So do not be lazy, electrician!

Wherever wires fit, or there is a hint of electricity, this is all the work of an electromechanic. If Dishwasher stops working, the stove or the washing machine, they immediately call me: change the light bulb, make an extension cord, change the socket if the switch does not work, the kettle, hair dryer, etc. Sometimes you have to line up everyone. I had 3 laundries on the last ship, so there was enough work.”

Container ship - a complete hassle for an electromechanic

“I have worked on containers, bulk carriers, tankers and offshore. The most calm and pleasant work was on tankers. The container is a lot of hassle for an electrician. I worked for 5 years on container ships and was responsible as an electrician for all refrigerated containers. I had to understand everything, to assist the mechanics in troubleshooting, as often the problem is thrown off on me.

For the first time in his position, he went to a container ship in 2004. The ship was heavy. All bad or newly minted electricians were exiled there. This, of course, was good school life. Before becoming an electrical engineer, he had one contract as a cadet and two contracts as an assistant electrical engineer. In general, I entered the academy as a mechanic, but I missed one point, and they threw me into an electromechanic, there was a shortage. But now, looking at the path traveled, I think “it’s good that I didn’t become a mechanic.”

Alone in the field is also a warrior!

“Now, due to the crisis, an electrician's assistant is a great luxury. And if there is no assistant, it's generally tin. For the last 4 years I have not had an assistant, but the best assistants were Ukrainians.

The biggest difficulty is that I am alone on the ship, I have no one to ask, no one to consult with. Miners or sailors can help to do some physically hard work, carry something, but in principle I am alone. At any time you can call that there was some kind of problem. And you have to go do something, even if it's night and I'm sleeping.

Force majeure is a common thing in the work of an electrician

“There are enough different emergencies in the work of an electromechanic, especially on container ships. These wonderful container ships are a complete force majeure. Especially when containers are being loaded, everyone is running around, and then the crane suddenly stops. And all at once to the electromechanic.

There was another case when the anchor could not be lifted. It was also on a container ship. We came to Africa, we had to wait a day for the call, and we were at anchor. Then the wind picked up, a storm began, this is exactly where the Indian Ocean mixes with the Atlantic, and it constantly storms. We need to raise the anchor, but the winches can't cope because of the strong wind. And again the electromechanic is called. I saw that the current was high, the winches were roaring… Everything turned out to be very simple. The chain was too heavy. It was necessary to increase the speed, giving more travel to the main engine, so that the load would drop and the chain tension would loosen. After that, it turned out to choose an anchor. It seems like an emergency situation, but it is solved in a matter of minutes. After such cases, they even begin to appreciate you more. And loading is time, money, this is a charter and, first of all, the reputation of the company.”

An electrician is a non-stop job!

“The electrician works non-stop and it's a misconception that we don't do anything on the ship. There is no time to fry kebabs or something else. They used to roast when they were at anchor and waiting for work, or they were standing at the pier.

All the work of an electromechanic consists of small tasks. Everything that does not work, but there are wires, everything belongs to me. The boats do not descend - also to me. The main thing is to do everything gradually, and not accumulate like a snowball, because then you don’t know what to do first.

In Norwegian companies, every 3 months, all household appliances are checked, i.e. I have to go through the list and check all appliances: every kettle, vacuum cleaner, drill, etc., because inspections often come and ask for this list, they check, whether there are stickers on the instruments with the date of the last inspection.

What is the big difference between the merchant fleet and offshore is the duration of the contracts. But short offshore flights also have their drawbacks, from too frequent flights and intensive work in non-stop mode, without days off, the fatigue of the body increases, you need rest.”

Never be ashamed to ask for help!

“If I don’t know how to deal with a problem, I start to think - I put around diagrams, I try to understand and figure it out. If it is urgent, and I really can’t cope, I go to the chief mechanic and say that we need the help of the service. It is clear that you will not handle some kind of nonsense, but if it is something serious, then you should not be ashamed to write to the service and get some new knowledge and use technical support. On the last courts I have contacted the OEMs directly for technical assistance with troubleshooting and repairs, but the Chief Engineer should always be the first to know what is happening on the ship.”

The absence of a competent electron on the ship is a disaster!

“If there is an inexperienced, incompetent electrician on the ship, then he will simply lose his job, he will be written off. And for a ship, the absence of a normal electromechanic is a disaster!

I remember such an incident on the first flights. We are leaving the port... The chief engineer, the engineer on duty and I are in control of the situation. And in the car, one compressor worked poorly, and the second did not work at all. It turned out that the automation does not work, and they constantly run and turn it on manually. They've been doing this for two years now. And when I did it, they were very happy. The electromechanic must have an instinct for exactly where to climb and subdue, as well as good luck. After all, no one can know everything anyway, situations can be completely different. Even our teacher at the academy said that we can't teach you everything you might encounter on the courts. There is a self-learning system for this. We are given principles, and then it's up to us, there is literature, there are schemes.

China is power!?

“I had a good lesson when I was still a cadet, and they brought me a Chinese exercise that didn’t work. I climbed into it, and she shied me like that, exactly like that! I then measured the voltage - it was 400 volts DC. After the case when they bring me to repair chargers or other household appliances, I say “Buy a new one - life is more expensive!”.

Electromechanics can do anything!

The advantage of my work is that a mechanic cannot come to the bridge at any time, but I can, at any time, come there, drink coffee, or come to the galley for an apple, and at the same time check whether everything is in order, whether everything works. An electrician can be anytime and anywhere he wants. The rest are not eligible.

I obey the chief mechanic and for some reason also the second mechanic according to the rules, but in principle he does not interfere in my work.

I like my job. And the fewer Russian speakers, the better. It's easier for me to work. I worked a lot with the Poles. They do not like Russian speakers, although they treated me normally. Now I work mainly with Europeans, Indians, Filipinos.

They feed us well too. Meals depend on the chef and the captain. I even had a captain order lobsters on one container ship. And in Ecuador, the captain sent a cook with a messman to the local bazaar, and they bought large shrimp tails for $ 4 per kilogram. Once in the offshore there was the best food, but for the last couple of years they have been saving on everything, more than half of the ships are mothballed. And contracts increase, and salaries are no longer those that were.