Container Ship Vlog #51 (Testing Fire Pump)

In this episode join me as I climb way down to go test the Emergency Fire Pump. This is all part of normal periodic testing so that when we need a piece of equipment we know it is ready to go.

[@jamesdewer]

This is incredible footage! I am a snipe and love learning about any boat. Thank you for posting.

[@JeffOnboard]

Thank you kindly James!!

[@umwhatthistime]

Thanks Jeff. Most interesting.

[@JeffOnboard]

Thanks Julius...I go back to work again Tuesday

[@Gusrikh1]

Very, very interesting..

[@JeffOnboard]

Thanks always Gussy and Happy Holidays

[@TreasureHuntingSWPA412]

It's always interesting to see the inner workings of those ships.

[@JeffOnboard]

I will go back to work Tuesday so hope to make more soon

[@jamesroutledge]

Great vid Jeff 👍

[@JeffOnboard]

Thank you as always my friend....I hope you have a great holidays Jim and talk to you soon as always....

[@heatherlambert1521]

Hi there. Wishing you a Merry Christmas. Love your videos.

[@JeffOnboard]

Thank you very much and I hope you also have an amazing holidays.

[@johnisley4578]

Amazing how large ships really are. The ocean seems really serene too. Great vid again. Cheers Jeff

[@JeffOnboard]

Thanks John...I start working again Tuesday

[@stevekirkby6570]

Nice... Looks a tidy vessel :) ... coffee breaks? What are they? LOL

[@JeffOnboard]

lol....Gotta have café

[@Dinngg0]

I had never before seen that part of a ship. Thank you!

[@JeffOnboard]

Thanks for watching DinnggO

[@thazen783]

Nice to see the "basement" of a ship. That isn't a good job for a person with bad knees, a lot of climbing up and down for sure! Take care and Happy Holidays.

[@JeffOnboard]

lol, and my knees are not getting any younger....Happy Holidays

[@JackT_Music_on_Vinyl]

That was cool. WAY down low! Glad to see you back at work and posting too, Jeff. Thanks and stay safe!

[@JeffOnboard]

Thanks Jack and I wish you a very Happy Holidays

[@aqhasassy]

Yea, back on board! 👍

[@JeffOnboard]

Tuesday

[@IONHowTo]

Nice but scarry place down there

[@JeffOnboard]

I always hate climbing to that space...

[@jerryg957]

Ship could use an elevator LOL. Thanks for posting. !

[@JeffOnboard]

Yes, lol...There was one in the house though

[@jamesdewer]

Do these vessels have a dedicated fire fighting squad? I'd like to compliment you on the condition of you machinery spaces. Granted Diesel Vessels are less complicated.

[@JeffOnboard]

Yes there are always 2 squads....One to enter first and squad 2 to be back up or enter a fire second....

[@sonicimperium]

You got that pump taken care of and now, its Miller time.

[@JeffOnboard]

There ya go, lol. Happy Holidays

[@kennethsmith8968]

i would hope that jeff makes enough money so that he can afford something better than miller,lol.heiniken 4 me.

[@HyperActive7]

You obviously have to not be afraid of heights to be an engineer on a container ship. The one shot where you looking straight down from the pump room looked very steep.

[@JeffOnboard]

yes, but I think in this space you only go a level at a time, but maybe someone afraid of heights might look all the way down possible.....in which case I'm sure someone else would do

[@Sm6ype]

Always enjoying your small videos. After I have been working as a mechanic at a ship yard for a couple of years for 35 years ago. I can say that I have been to the most places on a ship It’s very nice to se it again And for sure I remember all stairs to climb up an down. To come to the lower part’s of a ship. Wish you a great trip an happy Holliday when it comes
//Anders

[@JeffOnboard]

Thanks @radioten100....Have a happy Holidays!!!

[@AndyB718]

Ty for showing us your tasks onboard.
No shortcuts which i like seeing.

[@JeffOnboard]

thanks Andrew. Happy Holidays

[@frankclark2754]

Thanks. Always enjoy. Learn something every time too. Best regards and Merry Christmas.

[@JeffOnboard]

Awesome Frank. I am glad you enjoyed and Happy Holidays to you and yours.

[@PanamaRose]

Merry Christmas Jeff to you and your family! We love these videos! Thank you for posting!

[@JeffOnboard]

Thanks for watching Panama....I wish more people liked as well, lol.

[@Jay-Kay-Em]

Hey Jeff, been looking forward to an engineering video for some time. Surprised you don’t have someone up top with a fire hose just to “purge the line”. As you said, you keep the valves open, so I’m thinking the build up of crud over time that can be assisted with a purge out now and again. Best Regards and Happy Christmas. James. 🇬🇧

[@JeffOnboard]

Yes normally ships have something open to relieve the pressure, but for this test it is just on very short time as well causing no issues. Great comment, and Happy Holidays

[@hammertime1]

Hey Jeff, enjoy all of your videos thanks so much for sharing with us. Have a merry Christmas and a awesome New Year!

[@JeffOnboard]

Thanks Hammer....Happy Holidays to you as well

[@kennethsmith8968]

some might find this stuff boring but i find it fascinating.happy holidays jeff.

[@JeffOnboard]

yes everyone loves different things. I am like that about aviation and astronomy even since I was like 7

[@SueBobChicVid]

Nice view of details of the ship. I was on submarines and I'm amazed at all the waisted space you have there. Not really surprised, but it stands out to my eye.

[@JeffOnboard]

I can't imagine working on sub. That must be so different....

[@Jv977]

Thats the buoyancy! It isn't wasted. On a submarine, the buoyancy control/ballast tanks are outside of the pressure vessel.

[@stevedouglas175]

Is any fuses or breakers on that pump? The reason for asking, in commercial buildings jockey pumps are often installed for the sprinkler system that don't use breakers.

[@JeffOnboard]

well machinery do have controllers which yes do have fuses if that is what you're asking

[@jackklingen4728]

enjoy your videos jeff. Where are you sailing to?

[@JeffOnboard]

I go back to work Thursday. Europe/USA run......Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany and 4 ports in USA. 35 day round trips

[@stephenr6427]

Great video cheers Jeff take care and hope you have a great Christmas

[@JeffOnboard]

You as well Stephen, Thank you!!

[@hoss2472]

enjoy your videos jeff happy holidays to all your family

[@JeffOnboard]

Thanks Hoss, and have a great holidays

[@MarkRose1337]

I assume the lights in such areas are always left on?

[@JeffOnboard]

Absolutely, Happy Holidays

[@peternunes9777]

Hey jeff as usual great video have holidays to you and your family

[@JeffOnboard]

Thanks as always Peter and Happy Holidays

[@1pilotsteve]

How long does it take.to.learn all these systems in a container ship? It must take years..

[@JeffOnboard]

I always say learning never ends on a ship and it is true.....for things people are not sure of there are amazing manuals and diagrams for everything to troubleshoot.

[@nathan9207]

Is there anything to stop someone coming along and locking the hatch when you’re in that area?

[@JeffOnboard]

Yes...I go on radio so people know I am in there....also if hatch is open I take the lock and hide it as a secondary. Third there is a phone in the space to call anywhere on the ship.

[@redstar1408]

Very cool

[@JeffOnboard]

Thanks for watching Red

[@kennethgrindrod6438]

Hi Jeff do you go down these spaces yourself or do you have a buddy up top in case of a mishap

[@JeffOnboard]

I normally call someone when I am there and again soon when finished......communication is key

[@kennethgrindrod6438]

@@JeffOnboard cheers for the reply I do miss that life the things you do and see every day a new challenge

[@umarajeev3586]

Bro please upload sigh on in ship

[@JeffOnboard]

please clarify?

[@umarajeev3586]

Can u do sign on in ship vlog

[@redc8783]

Re those ventilated spaces or they consider confine spaces needing a permit for entry?

[@JeffOnboard]

There is natural and mechanical ventilation