MAERSK SYDNEY

4th ENGINEER’S HANDING OVER NOTES (DECEMBER-2022)

MAERSK SYDNEY
MV Maersk Sydney, it is an 8450 TEU cellular container carrier, registered at SINGAPORE and Main classification
is with Lloyds Register.
This vessel was built on 15 Sep 2005 at IHI, Kobe, Japan. Vessel management has come under Anglo Eastern from 27
Apr 2019.
Our Fleet manager/DPA is Mr. Shantanu Bhowmik and Vessel manager is Mr. Amarjit Singh.
Present engine room compliment is as follows: CE, 2nd Eng, ETO, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, TME, Fitter, 2 oilers and 1 wiper.

Emergency duty’s

 Abandon ship - no:2 boat (Port side), in charge of life rafts

 Oil spill- Take Tank soundings and line up for int. transfer as advised by CE
 Security- engine room team
 General emergency – Support team (fire, mob, enclosed space rescue)

Engine Room Machinery status-

Main Engine: 12RTFLEX 96C (61900 kw at 94 rpm)

D.U Wartsila12RT flex 96 C, original MCR-61900 KW at 94 RPM, Power reduced to 31900 @ 82

RPM with No.2 TC cut out. Main Engine performance is satisfactory and commercial commitments have
been met without delays.
Engine is being operated at 10-67% MCR depending on the requirements of schedule. Minimum safe RPM for Sea
voyage is around 42 RPM depending upon Main Engine Load (Minimum Load Limit-10% MCR). Low load
operation guideline to be complied (M.E exhaust temp > 230 and EGB outlet>190)

Aux Engines: STX MAN 7L32 (4X 3360KW, 6.6KV)

Aux Engine 1,2,3 & 4 are in good working condition and are capable of operating at 2300 KW load. Number
of Aux. Engine to be operated during sailing will depend upon total Reefer load.

Vessel has safely tried out all A.E at 2300 K.W

A.E 1:
Complete overhaul was completed in Dec 2021-Jan 2022.
Trials has been completed at 600 KW on LSMGO for 30 mins and all parameters along with bearing
temperatures were normal. Detailed message was sent to office.
Because of water leakage from LO cooler again overhauled in end of October -22,.Main bearing inspected by
technician crankpin polishing ,crankpin bearing renewed.
All trials has been completed and now running satisfactory.

A.E 2:
Complete overhaul of generator is in progress.

All A.E fitted with electronic governor and stepper motor actuator.
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A.E 3:
Complete overhaul may be planned after receiving spares .
There is history of this A.E having preferential trip and even blackout, when load goes more than 2000 KW.

A.E 4:
Complete overhaul was done in Sep2021.
Performance is satisfactory.

Aux Boiler: Kangrim/ Burner: Oilon 500M AND Economiser

Aux. Boiler Specification:
Boiler type: KANGRIM, Vertical Water Tube RP-
500 M Boiler steam production: 6,000 kg/hr
Boiler working pressure: 6.9 kg/cm2
Safety Valve opening Pressure: 7.7 kg/cm2
Exhaust Gas Boiler Specification:
Boiler Type: KANGRIM,
Boiler steam production: 5,000 kg/hr Boiler
Design pressure: 11.8 kg/cm2.
Safety valve set pressure: No1= Opens at 11.8 bar
No 2 = Opens at 11.8 bar
The Oil-fired boiler is of vertical, Cylinder design with closely spaced tube bank, Burner is of horizontal type,
pressure jet.
Aux. Boiler Burner runs on LSMGO all the times. Prior coasting, oil pump suction filter and main burner
cleaned and inspected. Boiler water tests are done regularly and dosage done accordingly.
All alarms & trips especially LWL/LLWL and flame failure tried out regularly. Every week LLWL trip /
alarm is tried out.
Soot blow arrangement is also provided and carried out weekly.
Easing gears for safety valves were checked and tried out in the month of Jan 2022. Regular greasing of the
wires are recommended.

The Exhaust Gas Boiler is a horizontal coil of water tubes with inlet and outlet header. The drain pipe of the
exhaust uptake is cracked near the bottom section.
As per Owners requirement cold cracking of the EGB should be carried out at suitable opportunity. This is by
opening the bottom inspection manhole and keeping the engine room pressurized.
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HFO PURIFIER: WESTFALIA, OSD 60-0136-067/50 X 3 sets
The vessel has three HFO purifiers, Two M/E LO purifiers and two A/E LO purifiers.
Tube stacks of All three HFO purifier heaters are renewed recently in April 2022. The used tube stacks are
secured on floor of HFO purifier area and can be used or discarded after consultation from office. Refer to the
tag tied to the heaters.

HFO Purifier No 1:
This is working in good order presently. Complete overhaul was carried out in the month of FEB 2023.
Bowl routine was carried out in the month of FEB 2023.
This purifier Vertical shaft damaged in first week of March 2022.Vessel swapped the shaft from No 2 HFO
purifier which is not in use presently.
In Feb 2023 Vertical shaft routines and all bearings are changed.
Purifier is now working in order. Recently belt changed.

HFO Purifier No 2:

This is now working in good order. The centripetal chamber cover fitted is fabricated one. New cover
supplied but of different model. Cannot be used.
HFO Purifier bowl cleaning done on 28- April-2023, necessary O rings changed.

HFO Purifier No 3:
This is not in order now. Vertical Shaft damage happened and bowl is to be landed for balancing.
New model Vertical shaft received and all bearings assembled and ready for use..

- Most spares are available, spare parts are kept in respective racks for purifiers and arranged.
3 set of 8000hrs O-rings kept in compressor room rack with 1 set of vertical shaft bearings.
For electrical spares please check electrical section of rack and mostly everything is available with relays, pressure
switches, contactors, and water block and 3-way solenoid valves.

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 Normal practice is, run 2 HFO purifiers in parallel with minimum feed and correct separation temperature as
per analysis report.

 There is a history of frequent breaking of driving belts during starting sequence; it was suspected that steam
ingress from sludge tank into standby purifier was the cause. The entire vent pipe from sludge tank till the oil
mist box was thoroughly cleared of rust and carbon in Oct19. However, the problem still exists although lesser
than before.

 #2 HFO purifier sludge outlet valve to sludge tank was also renewed recently since the v/v seat was found in
poor condition due to prolonged exposure to steam.

HFO 1
Last bowl cleaning- 11 Feb 2023
Last vertical shaft- 11 Feb 2023.
Last oil renewal- 11 Feb 2023
Feed Pump Seal Changed: 18 Jan 2023

HFO 2
Last bowl cleaning-28 April 2023
Last vertical shaft- 28 Feb 2023
Last oil renewal- 27 Feb 2023
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HFO 3
Last bowl cleaning- Ready to be landed for bowl balancing and cleaning
Last vertical shaft- New vertical shaft in place
Last oil renewal- 07-06-23
Feed Pump Seal Changed: 27 Feb 2023

Please maintain spare set of drive belts due to frequent breaking of belts, for the above-mentioned reasons.

Do not mix DO and HFO for purification, this mixture will create lot of sludge in purifier bowl, sludge manifold and
sludge pipe which will very difficult to remove. Please keep in mind do not transfer oil from overflow tank more than
10 m3 in one time.

Please note as per maker instruction new conversion kit of a spindle to a new roller bearing: OSD 60 to be used during
next complete overhaul of purifier.
One conversion kit received.

LO PURIFIER: WESTFALIA, OSD 18-91-167/15 X 4 sets

All LO purifiers are running in good condition.
Temperature should be maintained more than 92 C.
Clean filters for feed pumps frequently at least once in a month.
Check for vibrations every month.
Please check operation procedure for purifiers.

Two numbers of ME LO purifiers are in use presently. Purifier heater was cleaned multiple times due to previous
boiler water contamination.
No 1 ME LO purifier vertical shaft to be received and bowl ready to be landed for balancing and cleaning .
ME LO Purifier no 1 Heater pressure tested on 11th April 2022. MELO purifier heater no 1 is in good order after
multiple cleanings and temperature of about 90’C could be achieved.
Both heaters are working satisfactory and maintaining temp more than 90 C.
One purifier spare motor available onboard to be installed in no 1 ME LO Purifier after vertical shaft and bowl
routines done.

ME LO NO 2 Purifier is in use and bowl routines done on 23-March-2023.

A.E L.O Purifier No 1:

They are fitted with plate type heat exchangers.

This purifier can only be used for AE#1 and AE#2.

A.E L.O Purifier No 2:

No 2 heater was cleaned in March 2022 by C.I.P method. Steam trap and steam line filter was cleaned but no
improvement in temperature was noted. New heater is fitted on 13 th April 2022 for improving the performance
of the purifier.
Bowl routine carried out on- 07. Oct.2022, because AE # 4 OMD activated while running and found water in
oil, because purifier was running in AE#4 only so suspected that water came from purifier.
No spare heater element is available onboard.
This purifier can only be used for AE#3 and AE#4.
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Purifier misc:
 No4 HFO purifier is designated DO purifier. This DO purifier is not in use and vertical shaft was removed
and used up in AE LO purifier. Spares can be ordered to make the DO purifier operational.
 A.E Purifier overflow method of purification is not in use.
 Presently A.E purifier is running from sump to sump.

Main Air Compressors: 4 X Suction Gas Company, TCW 22X12T

All MAC are running in satisfactory condition. Always Change the alteration of MAC every week of every
compressor. MAC 2 Cylinder block changed on 17 Nov 2020 with new one.

MAC 4 is designated as emergency compressor so during emergency only No.4 can be started.
Carry out crankcase inspection for one compressor every week thus completing all 4 compressors by end of the
month. Until now no abnormalities found.

Compressor oil needs to be topped up at regular intervals for both crankcases as well as cylinder lubrication. Please do
it regularly to maintain safe operation and also order oil accordingly.

Spare 2 new LP valves are there. HP suction valve 2 and 2 hp discharge valves are there. Valves kept in compressor
room and compressor rack in ER stores.

Pressure switches, head gaskets and 2 spare pistons are in compressor room rack with other spares in ER stores
compressor racks.
MAC #1 overhauled as it trips on LO low pressure, found that water present in sump. Cylinder Head gasket found
broken. Because of no spare received for overhaul all parts dismantled cleaned and put back. Now running
satisfactory.

Following Jobs are done-

 MAC #1 has been overhauled in 10 Nov 2022.

 MAC #2 has been overhauled in 03 may 2022
 MAC #3 has been overhauled in Dec 2020.
 MAC #4 has been overhauled in 03 Nov 2021.

 MAC #1&#2 magnetic solenoid valve ( 3 way v/v )was opened and cleaned as it was not allowing air to pass
and close the unloader.

 MAC #1 second stage unloader changed due to leakage now running satisfactory.

DECK AIR COMPRESSOR:

Deck air compressor is running satisfactorily. Drain it regularly.

Work done on it:
Oil changed on 05 MAY -2023

Always start after black out immediately or engine room blower flap will shut because of low air pressure in the
bottle.
This is an air-cooled screw compressor. Complete overhaul (4000-hour routine) was completed in the past.
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This is a retrofit unit. The ventilation near the unit is poor.
Operating pressure is 6.9 bar and noted working in good order without any alarms.
The compressor runs continuously in off load mode. When demand arises, loading takes and pressure is buildup.

Sludge/Garbage management system

Total sludge retention capacity is about 199 m3. All the efforts are being carried out to control the sludge
generation. Fuel and other filters are cleaned using compressed air. Presently sludge mainly consists of water which
is from the purifiers (HFO, ME LO and AE LO Purifiers). Sludge generation for the month is approximately 1% to
1.5% of total fuel consumption.
TPP is the sludge discharge port. Sludge discharge is on Owner’s account.

Sludge line modification: The sludge line modification was done previously. Class has already approved the
drawing. Air-driven wilden pump is also installed in the sludge line which is used during sludge discharge.
Waste oil tanks are regularly used for evaporation and keeping sludge ROB under control during long voyage.

Waste oil tank extraction fan was overhauled on 9th Jan 2022 along with the motor. Mist box line was found
chocked. The drain line and the mist box were also completely cleaned. An arrangement is made for blowing this
drain line using compressed air on 18th Jan 2022.

Sewage treatment plant: Taiko Kikai Shipclean SBT-40

STP is biochemical type designed for BLACK WATER ONLY. Capacity is 40 persons. Toilets on board are
conventional type.
STP discharge and grey water are directed to clean drain tank in US waters and during China coasting and overboard
discharge is kept shut and locked.
The system is working in good order. Clean drain tank is the designated gray water tank. Weekly residual chlorine
content is checked and logged. Monthly backwashing of the chambers is carried out. Clean the level sensor probe
on weekly basis to avoid overflowing of STP as the pump cut in, cut out and High level alarms share a common
sensor probe.

Spare motors kept near the sewage treatment plant. Sufficient chlorine tablets are in stock
Bunker Management & Fuel regulations 2020
Currently vessel uses only three grades of fuels i.e., HSFO, VLSFO, LSMDO/LSMGO.
Vessel has 245 MT of VLSFO in no-7(p) tank, reports of which is bad & not to be used.

Vessel has total 12 no’s storage tanks for HSFO. 2 no’s storage tanks for LSMGO/LSMDO. No 8 HFOT (P &S) lines
had been modified under previous management in order to designate these two tanks for ULSFO.
Please note, although designated and named as ULSFO, but the supplied fuel is distillate grade LS fuel, i.e. DMA01,
RMD 0.1%S i.e., similar grade to the fuel in DO storage tanks.
As you must be aware, new MARPOL regulations in force from 01 Jan 2020, requires ships to either
 Use compliant fuel i.e., fuels with less than 0.5% sulphur.
OR
 Requires suitable abatement technologies to be installed (such as Exhaust Gas Scrubber) in order to use fuel
more than 0.5% Sulphur.
Since this vessel is fitted with Exhaust Gas Scrubber system, vessel is using fuel containing less than 3.5%
Sulphur.
In the present route Vessel takes max Bunkers at Singapore and top up at Newark/ TPP if required.
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LAST BUNKER RCVD.
HFO – NEWARK 11-APRIL-23
VLSFO – NEWARK 11-APRIL-23
DO – SINGAPORE 20-MAY-23

Vessel Bunker (VB) software

As required by Maersk, regular bunker plans (ROBs, expected consumptions and tank capacities) are to be
regularly(weekly) updated in Vessel Bunker (VB) software and sent in order to optimize bunker stems at convenient
ports. Will discuss more on bunker process once you are onboard.
Important note: Normally bunker requests are not generated from our side. As per VB updates, Maersk bunker
department (MOTBOPS) decides bunker quantities and grades based on convenient ports. Bunker order confirmations
are received at least 2 days prior bunkering. In case, there is any concern with regards to quantity or quality of bunkers
that is planned to be supplied, DO NOT hesitate to voice your concern to AESM HK and MOTBOPS immediately.

FWG: ALFA LAVAL KK, JWP-26-C100 X 1 set

Fresh water generator is plate type. Prod rate is 24t/day. Complete cleaning was carried out in Feb
2022.Chemical dosing is carried out during operation daily. Ejector pump suction filter element noted
corroded and was replaced with new filter element.
Port Side Fresh water tank is connected to Water Mist Fire Fighting system. Low level alarm activates at
about 45.0 cub.m. With low level alarm active Hypermist pump will not start in any mode. Hydrophore pump
suction from Port side tank has been modified previously so that it loses suction at about 50.0 cub.m in calm
weather condition. It’s always better to keep this tank always above 70.0 cub.m

L.T COOLERS:

Two nos of coolers are onboard and are not provided with filter inserts on the S.W side. Frequent backwashing carried
out to flush out the debris and to maintain L.T temperature. It’s better to keep one cooler in backwash after arrival port
and if water condition is good. Spare gaskets are kept in MSB room. Coolers were cleaned in DD.

Chemical cleaning arrangements is available including the portable tank and high-pressure pump.

HFO PX HEATERS:

 HFO purifier No 3 heater: Complete unit renewed on 28 th March 2022.The details of the new heater is kept
in soft copy of the manual folder. Also, one copy kept in the manual.

 HFO purifier no 1 and 2 heaters: Only tube stack was renewed and fitted with 4 bolts only.

Previously 2 types of heaters were available onboard. Vessel landed one complete heater as sample for
fabrication of the tube stack.
The tube stack received do not match the shell flange for #1 and #2 Heaters. Discussion is going on with
office to resolve the issue. Please see message “Maersk Sydney: Engine Req 22-442 Fuel oil Heater//30th
March 2022” for detail communication.
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Pumps & valves

All pumps running satisfactory
 All pumps being changed over on monthly basis, and all working satisfactory
 TEC -05B pump overhaul record updated and kept in month end folder.
 Emergency fire pump doesn’t have mechanical seal it’s a gland packing type pump. gland is not tightened
hardly slight amount water allowed to flow through gland packing because of this there will be rust stains on
the body which need to be cleaned on regular basis.
Following pumps are overhauled during my tenure.
 Sludge pump
 Fuel oil booster pump 1&2

Ballast Water Treatment System ( Alfa Laval)

The system was installed during DD in Nov 2020.The system works by filtration and UV radiation. The system
is working in good order. Spare parts ROB is maintained in Excel sheet in month end folder of C-E. All spares
are kept in 7th Deck locker outside Masters cabin. Plan is to shift it near scrubber spares near incinerator.
The cleaning CIP liquid is in chemical locker.
Updated sheet with spare ROB was sent to office on 28th March for supply of shortfall items and further
discussion to supply additional items.
Sample lab analysis to be carried out annually and will fall due in Aug 2022. Sampling kit to be ordered for
landing of samples.

Lube oils and greases

Vessel is presently using Chevron grades lubricants.
Current cylinder oil in use is Taro HT special 140 contained in cylinder oil storage tank # 1.
Vessel has 11352 Ltrs of Taro Ultra 70 grade cylinder oil in cylinder oil storage tank # 2. Do not use this oil
without office permission.
All Lubes and sample kits request to be sent to MOTLUBE@maersk.com at least 10 working days in advance.

Quarterly stores, chemicals, lubes spares, service attendance etc are mostly arranged in FE unless urgent.

BUNKER :
Bunker line tested with air pressure up to 5 bar for all 3 bunker lines on 03 NOV 2022.
-Hydraulic valves for each individual tank operated from ECR.
-For bunkering open manifold valve + 2 gate valves (1 for portside and other for starboard side) in bottom platform.
Temperature and pressure of bunker line can be checked in ECR.
-Vent for bunker tanks is common and located in forward P+S
-Sounding pipe for 3 to 7 bunker tanks in passage way both sides
- DO sounding pipe is in aft side cross deck.
-2P+ 2S tank sounding pipe also in cross deck forward of ship
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- 8P+ 8S tank sounding pipe is just forward of accommodation.
- LO bunker connection is aft of accommodation.
Bunkering tools kept in SOPEP locker. Always assist bunker hoses with chain blocks and bunker davit.
- Bunker sample bottles kept in fwd ER store room. Bunker paper work to be done prior one day. Prepare bunker
checklist and bunker meeting list.
- VPS lab samples in US sent via FEDEX and rest of world via DHL
- Sample bottle should be sent inside the box with
- Inside the box with
- 1) Witness form
- 2) Bunker information form
- 3) BDN copy
- Outside the box with
- 1) Performa Invoice
- 2) Air way bill
- 3) MSDS
- 4)Landed details form
- Keep copy of what you are sending to the lab and air way bill.

WEEKLY REPORTS:
- AE purification report has to be sent every week.
- PMS, back up sent every 15th and on month end.

MONTHLY REPORTS:
Following reports has to be sent monthly to AESM
1. FO & LO BUNKER CONDITION REPORT.
2. TEC 02B BUNKERING REPORT
3. SLUDGE LANDING REPORT4`

MAJOR JOBS PLANNED FOR UPCOMING MONTH.

PENDING REQUISITIONS:
1. 22-468 MAC Compressor Overhaul Spares

Wish you a very pleasant stay onboard and always think for the safety of yourself and your
colleagues.
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BON VOYAGE!

BON VOYAGE

Off signer: On-signer:

GEO JOE BABU