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Yesterday, at 2000, (8pm) I decided to
divert from our intended track-line. We started to steer a
more westerly course. We will stay on this course until we
have passed a weather system that is currently West and
North of us. Diverting from our Great Circle route will add
a few miles to the total mileage. But, in the long run this
will be better, as we should experience significantly better
weather.
The cadets, faculty, and staff continue to establish their
respective routines. Watches, have of course, been “up and
running” since the first day of cruise. Today the engine
and deck training programs started. Day work for both
engineering and deck students continues. The Steward’s
department has already served almost two thousands meals!!!
Meet “Bambi” the Port Main Engine
Team work, from all aboard, is
essential for a ship to operate smoothly. Everyone must do
their part. This is particularly true in the Engine Room.
The Corps Second Engineer Cadet Johnson
performing routine maintenance on an Engine Room pump.
Cadets making rounds in the Engine Room
take readings at the Propulsion Local Control Station.
The next three pictures are of Cadets
cleaning, inspecting and performing maintenance on the Self
Cleaning Lube Oil Strainer.
Cadet Groth assists.
Cadets, working together, hoist one of
the five individual filters back into place.
Faculty member (and First Assistant
Engineer) John Coyle, supervises the work performed on the
Lube Oil Strainer.
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