Machinery Matters: Don’t let fuel FAME live forever
Machinery Matters: by Larry Rumbol The words from the musical “Fame” could almost have been written as a biodiesel mantra: “Fame! We’re gonna live …
Engine Room
Machinery Matters: Making a lab analysis report work for you
Machinery Matters: by Larry D. Rumbol Oil analysis is one of those tasks that should be de rigueur on a superyacht. Like brushing one’s teeth, there is no …
Machinery Matters: Why condition monitoring is best practice
Machinery Matters: by Larry D. Rumbol “Condition monitoring” is one of those phrases one hears in conferences and learned corners of the dock. Those really …
Engineer’s Angle: Antiviral action starts at home – especially when home is a yacht
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson The world has awakened to a new day, a new normal. Worldwide pandemic is now a real thing, and it calls for real measures. …
Refit Matters: New traditions evolve from refit challenges
Refit Matters: by Jon Wilson The great traditions of the maritime industry have flourished for good reason. Starting with the most fundamental one – the …
Engineer’s Angle: Rush of repairs courts disaster
Engineer’s Angle: JD Anson Many times during repairs, engineers are rushed to complete the task and get the system running again. Unfortunately, this …
Refit Matters: Yacht paint reflects tradition beneath the surface
Refit Matters: by Jon Wilson Everyone knows yachts require exterior painting at regular intervals. But considering the immense resources required to direct …
Engineer’s Angle: Engine room checks not just for engineers
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson Yachts are lovely examples of craftsmanship and luxury. They are also, frankly, slow. Thus, a trip that would take but a …
Refit Matters: Understanding world of refit can help crew avoid frustration
Refit Matters: by Jon Wilson Refit shipyards are veritable industries in and of themselves, teeming with technicians involved at different stages of the refit …
Engineer’s Angle: Tow, tow, tow your boat gently ’cross the (Gulf) stream
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson The recent arms race in tender size has begun to present some interesting challenges. For all but the very largest of …
