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Good day LinkedIn world; Today I start writing by my own journey in the professional field and more specifically in my recent experience as a Flight Operations Engineer. First of all, I must say that the position, itself, is a challenging one, full of valuable knowledge and amazing people that come along with. Then, there is this saying that states " Sharing is caring" and I do care deeply so here is the tip of the day. As flight operations engineer; the first thing you need to know and try to master within time and knowledge is the documentation that falls under your supervision and responsability. For those of you that are specialized in the field or already work for an airline, it might be obvious but it still nice to remind each other of the basics. So as a flight operations engineer bear in mind to keep an eye on your operational Manual (Part A, B and C), the MEL, the AFM, jeppesen, QRH and other related documents with all the regular updates that come along with them; for safety reason first; then in order to keep the main users (pilots) up to date with the latest requirements and at the same time to be well prepared in case of various audits . That was a really brief introductory article that will be followed; hopefully by so many others to help each other in this amazing diving journey into aviation universe. 😊

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Friday muse #9 Next time you have a bad day at work think of this guy. Bob is a commercial saturation diver for Global Divers in Louisiana. He performs underwater repairs on offshore drilling rigs. Below is an e-mail he sent to his sister. She then sent it to a radio station on FM dial in Indiana, that was sponsoring a worst job experience contest. She won. Read his letter: Hi Sue, Just another note from your bottom-dwelling brother. Last week I had a bad day at the office. I know you have been feeling down lately at work, so I thought I would share my dilemma with you to make you realize it is not so bad after all. Before I can tell you, what happened to me, I first must bore you with a few technicalities of my job. As you know, my office lies at the bottom of the sea. I wear a suit to the office. It is a wet suit. This time of year, the water is quite cool. So, what we do to keep warm is this: We have a diesel-powered industrial water heater. This $20,000 piece of equipment sucks the water out of the sea. It heats it to a delightful temperature. It then pumps it down to the diver through a garden hose, which is taped to the air hose. Now this sounds like a damn good plan, and I have used it several times with no complaints. What I do, when I get to the bottom and start working, is take the hose and stuff it down the back of my wet suit. This floods my whole suit with warm water. It is like working in a Jacuzzi. Everything was going well until suddenly, my butt started to itch. So, of course, I scratched it! This only made things worse. Within a few seconds my ass started to burn. I pulled the hose out from my back, but the damage was done. In agony, I realized what had happened. The hot water machine had sucked up a jellyfish and pumped it into my suit. Now, since I do not have any hair on my back, the jellyfish could not stick to it, however, the crack of my ass was not as fortunate. When I scratched what I thought was an itch, I was grinding the jellyfish into the crack of my ass. I informed the dive supervisor about my dilemma over the communicator. His instructions were unclear and other divers, were all laughing hysterically. I aborted the dive. I was instructed to make three agonizing in-water decompression stops totaling 35 minutes before I could reach the surface to begin my chamber dry decompression. When I arrived at the surface, I was wearing nothing but my brass helmet. As I climbed out of the water, the medic, with tears of laughter running down his face, handed me a tube of cream and told me to rub it on my butt as soon as I got in the chamber. The cream put the fire out, but I could not take a crap for two days because my ass was swollen shut. So, next time you are having a bad day at work, think about how much worse it would be. If you had a jellyfish shoved up your ass. Now repeat to yourself, 'I love my job, I love my job, I love my job.' Whenever you have a bad day, ask yourself, is this a jellyfish bad day?

In shipping you are never without a family, you depart from one family to join the other. 2nd Engineer signed off today , he came to the engine room one last time to bid farewell. he was a great manager. But the story behind that smile is what he had said before. "4th you are a great Engineer, I wrote In your appraisal that you are competent and good for promotion" Just Do your best, be diligent and excellent and it will not go unnoticed.⚓️ #MaritimeMarvels #ShipEngineRoom #ExploreTheSea #maritimeProfession #marineengineers #EngineRoomExploration"

Employee Spotlight: John Ruark, 2/M DPO Here’s a little more about John and his time at Otto Candies: Hometown: Middlesex, Virginia How long have you worked for Otto Candies? 1 year and 7 months What do you love most about your job? "I enjoy the boat handling, and the new experiences that being a mate has to offer." What is your favorite memory from working for us?  "My favorite memory from Otto Candies was getting a permanent spot on the Nicki. It was a great feeling to know that I could continue to work with an awesome crew on a familiar vessel." What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?  "I enjoy spending my time with my family and friends, and fishing any chance I get." Do you have a life quote that you live by?  “Live in the moment, you never know what tomorrow holds.”  #maritime #marinetransportation #marinetransport #offshore #wind #vessels #offshorewind #oceanrenewables #shipbuilding #americanshipbuilding

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Are you a tugboat or a lighthouse? 🤔 I always use this analogy when speaking to some of my team - "Are you a Tugboat (follower) or a Lighthouse (Leader)?" But after doing more research, I found some interesting insights into the 'tugboats' role... The tugboat forcefully guides ships to the harbour, much like some people who push, convince, and manipulate others to achieve their goals. We’ve all experienced—or perhaps been—the tugboat, pushing someone toward what we think is best. But as the old saying goes, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." On the other hand, the lighthouse stands firm and shines brightly, illuminating the path without direct intervention. It allows each ship’s captain the freedom to navigate based on the light provided - and shall we say, the lighthouse reminds them of the direction, even when times get a little rough...🤔 I then realised that perhaps I was using it in the wrong context, but am I? I guess it depends on how you want to be seen, or lead your team and people around you. For me, the 'lighthouse' approach is a more empowering way to interact with others. Instead of forcing actions, we can inspire and lead by example. In both personal and professional realms, I've found the lighthouse approach to be far more effective. By being authentically ourselves and providing a clear, consistent example, we allow others the space to make their own choices and grow. Certainly, in my experience, the lighthouse method fosters a deeper, more genuine connection and respect 💪🏼 So, which one would you prefer —a tugboat or a lighthouse?

Should human lives be sacrificed for productivity? 💔 It's with heavy hearts that we share a story that touches the essence of life's fragility—a stark reminder that once lost, it cannot be reclaimed. This isn't just a distant incident; it's a tragedy that unfolded two weeks ago on the East Coast, claiming the life of a 59-year-old commercial diver. In the unforgiving depths, tragedy has struck before. In 2018, one diver lost their life due to an entangled communication cord, while another met their demise under the weight of a fallen structure near a jetty. These incidents are not isolated; they're threads in a dangerous fabric. Why, in the face of such risks, do commercial divers continue to brave these depths? The answer lies in the pursuit of efficiency. Weather windows are fleeting, leading to rushed deployments without comprehensive safety checks, or divers being deployed illegally without an umbilical cable required for air supply and comms—all to reduce drag. Too many lives have been lost in the pursuit of results, due to the deployment of untrained or underequipped divers. We implore our dear readers and industry partners to prioritize safety above all else. Whether in commercial dives or through providers of autonomous inspection technologies like BeeX that eliminate human risk, we believe in #nosacrifices. ✊ Projects can be delayed, robots can be replaced, but no amount of wealth can recover a lost human soul. Let's stand united in putting #safetyfirst. 💙🌊 A big thank you to The Straits Times for covering this serious issue. #NoMoreSacrifices #SafetyMatters #underwaterinspection #workplacesafety

True story... Is today a jellyfish bad day? Next time you have a bad day at work think of this guy. Bob is a commercial saturation diver for Global Divers in Louisiana. He performs underwater repairs on offshore drilling rigs. Below is an E-mail he sent to his sister. Hi sis, Just another note from your bottom-dwelling brother. Last week I had a bad day at the office. I know you've been feeling down lately at work, so I thought I would share my dilemma with you to make you realize it's not so bad after all. Before I can tell you what happened to me, I first must bore you with a few technicalities of my job. As you know, my office lies at the bottom of the sea. I wear a suit to the office. It's a wet suit. This time of year the water is quite cool. So what we do to keep warm is this: We have a diesel powered industrial water heater. This $20,000 piece of equipment sucks the water out of the sea. It heats it to a delightful temperature. It then pumps it down to the diver through a garden hose, which is taped to the air hose. Now this sounds like a darn good plan, and I've used it several times with no complaints. What I do, when I get to the bottom and start working, is take the hose and stuff it down the back of my wet suit. This floods my whole suit with warm water. It's like working in a Jacuzzi. Everything was going well until all of a sudden, my butt started to itch. So, of course, I scratched it. This only made things worse. Within a few seconds my ass started to burn. I pulled the hose out from my back, but the damage was done. In agony I realized what had happened. The hot water machine had sucked up a jellyfish and pumped it into my suit. Now, since I don't have any hair on my back, the jellyfish couldn't stick to it, however, the crack of my ass was not as fortunate. When I scratched what I thought was an itch, I was actually grinding the jellyfish into the crack of my ass. I informed the dive supervisor of my dilemma over the communicator. His instructions were unclear due to the fact that he, along with five other divers, were all laughing hysterically. Needless to say, I aborted the dive. I was instructed to make three agonizing in-water decompression stops totaling thirty-five minutes before I could reach the surface to begin my chamber dry decompression. When I arrived at the surface, I was wearing nothing but my brass helmet. As I climbed out of the water, the medic, with tears of laughter running down his face, handed me a tube of cream and told me to rub it on my butt as soon as I got in the chamber. The cream put the fire out, but I couldn't take a crap for two days because my ass was swollen shut. So, next time you're having a bad day at work, think about how much worse it would be If you had a jellyfish shoved up your ass. Now repeat to yourself, 'I love my job, I love my job, I love my job.' Whenever you have a bad day, ask yourself, is this a jellyfish bad day? Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

Never fail your 5-Yearly lifeboat inspections again Smart technical superintendents always group ship services during an anchorage stay. But, managing 5-yearly inspections of lifeboats, davits, and load tests can be challenging. Yes, the job can be done in 1 day, but technical superintendents should keep these important points in mind when planning: ✔️Davits:  Most importantly, have the davits operated and checked by the crew. Nothing is more annoying than having technicians, load test equipment, etc., all onboard, and the davits are not working. ✔️Divers:  If divers are operating in the area, lifeboat launching is prohibited for their safety. ✔️Bunkering or provisions delivery:  To prevent delays in lifeboat launching, schedule vessel bunkering or provision activities a day before or after the load test if they might interfere with lifeboat operations. ✔️Communication with Classification Society (CS):  Clear communication with the service company and the Classification Society is vital for load test calculations and procedures. Misunderstandings with surveyors can cause time wastage during load tests. ✔️Weather: Wait for suitable weather and sea conditions for the test, as conducting it in poor conditions can endanger the crew and potentially damage the boat. And this is how you will NEVER fail your safety inspections when time is tight! Would you add anything? ~~~~~ I’m Chris, with 18+ years of experience in ship safety services. Need assistance with 🧯🔥FFE/LSA, lifeboats, calibrations, or bridge electronics? Drop me a DM to discuss. #maritime #shipsandshipping #lsa #ffe #lifeboats