New Support Vessel handbook signature page - Sign onto the new support vessel and complete the HSE induction handbook signature page.
Mooring Lines- mooring lines at CP1 portside berth have been replaced. As well as the marina berth spring. Spoke with willie and confirmed he did nit want me to use 32mm spring lines so they are all made up with the 28mm we have in port mid void.
Forward Starboard AC Unit - The forward starboard AC cassette filter was found broken during the first weekly checks. Ensure crew are handling these carefully
AdBlue System - A new 200L AdBlue pod with an electric pump is now on a trolley.
Contact maintenance before bunkering AdBlue to arrange filling of pod.
A work instruction is drafted and awaiting approval. Filling rate is 22L/min; stop at 88%, as the gauge will climb to 90% after delivery stops. When disconnecting delivery nozzle, cover with a rag the end of nozzle and hose where the hose clamps are, as the auto shut off in the dispensing handle may leak a few drops because of the modification they made adding the cam lock fitting.
Victron System Upgrade - A newer version of the Victron Cerbu was installed on 7/12, offering a more user-friendly display UI.
AC Void Modifications
Modifications include:
Addition of 2 puller fans at the intake to draw in more air.
Removal of 2 extraction fans and ducting.
Remaining 2 extractor fans to push void air out the aft vent.
Tested with 6 AC units running at 18°C, showing reduced void temperatures (46°C) and improved radiant heat management in affected areas (at this time, temps may increase as it gets hotter)
In reality you will still have to manage AC use in the arfternoon, first day back on site (Sunday) and AC void temp increased to 49 and dash ambient temp caused me to remove access panel and vent with extraction fan, causing wheelhouse temps to increase. Simply parking on the other side at FLNE could of helped manage temps as the starboard side would have been in the shade instead of being exposed to direct sun. I had to drop off units to conserve battery SOC as the total load was around 12Kw. When we have the alternators back online this should be improved as I requested that they be programmed to excite at a much higher voltage. M2I guys and AUSships agreed but sealink were the ones that did not want this. We now have had a win there and they have been reprogrammed to initiate at 80% SOC which will help to maintain SOC during our afternoon runs.
I am trying to get the air inside the dash console vented to the exterior of the wheel house, if temps increase still we need to push for this solution a little more. Currently the radio battery and the lithium batteries are venting out so i dont see why we can have another vent for the accumulation of heat generated by inverters and MPPTs.
Starboard Alternator Incident - On 4/12, the starboard alternator caught fire. Awaiting details from the manufacturer before reinstatement of these
Port 15A Fuse Issue - On 2/12, the port 15A fuse to the 48V alternator exciter melted. Fuse replaced during warranty work; both alternators have been tested operational but are not yet in service. Output amperage reduced from 100A to 80A.
Fire Pump Gasket Failure - On 7/12, the port fire pump blew a gasket on the faceplate.
Gasket replaced, but the pump may need to be removed, replaced, and rebuilt as it is sounding bad.
Ensure the hose valve is opened before starting the pump to avoid over-pressurizing the fire main. This may have been the cause as we believe the M2i electrician's may have accidentally turned the pump on when completing warranty works.
48V System Isolator - Do not turn off the 48V system isolator on the side of the 48v DB board while the main engine is running to prevent a high-voltage dump into the Wakespeed system. A warning sticker has been ordered for placement near the isolator.
Shore Power at CP3 - Shore power repair was scheduled for May 2025. This is being fast tracked now as the client thought we didnt need 2 outlets......Only three AC units can run on a single 32A outlet. Using two leads (64A) allows for additional AC units and bulk charging. 9/12 running 3 units during peak heat periods is creating massive loads still and causing vessel to trip again as these units are working harder to bring down the temps, units set temp was 22°C, AC load was around 10KW (unknown amps) and after 20mins breaker tripped under dash.
Jet Bearing Leak - Monitor the jet bearing for leaks. Bolts on the base plate have been tightened. The sensor side may still be leaking; MRF remains open for inspection.
750-Hour Service - Mains and gearboxes serviced with 40-weight gearbox oil. Gearbox oil temperatures noted to be 10°C higher following oil change from 30-weight to 40-weight
Fuel filters observed to be very dirty upon removal.
Oil and Coolant Storage - Moved all oil and coolant drums to the port mid void, stowed in Nelly bins for better space management. Approved by Willie; ensure a lifting rope is available for handling.
Boat Tinting - Agreement with Rob Mitchell for tinting:
30% (darker would be better) tint on cabin windows and doors.
Perforated tint on lower wheelhouse side windows and rear-facing atrium.
Custom tinted blinds for wheelhouse.
Push for completion of this during the swing to reduce overheating.
Dash Ventilation - A 240V barrel fan installed to improve airflow under the dash.
AC void modifications have improved condenser efficiency, reducing inverter heat generation. But the 3 mppts are still generating mid to high 50°c.... 9/12- after 2 days of operating following AUSships warranty works the modification has made very little difference. Ac void still hitting low 50s, wheelhouse temps under dash are just as bad
Lithium battery ventilation.
Operate the lithium compartment fan on hot days to prevent battery temps exceeding 50°C, have arranged for Brodie to have the new 240v fan installed Wednesday morning as we have been instructed not to pull fuse from 48v fed from distributor
Upcoming Change: A quieter, safer 240V fan will soon replace the current system, eliminating the need for the 48V-to-24V converter
If the touch screen display does not come back on following victron shutdown(has a small green square in center of display), under the dash look for the victron cerbu unit on the left of the lynx distributors and BMS unit.. there is a display cable coming out of the top of this unit. Remove this and reinsert, this should reboot the display screen.
at night shift I have been removing the front panel of the dash when going onto shore power to reduce the heat. Under dash getting to 38 degrees plus when on shore power
new app on iPad Home Screen SharePoint make yourself familiar with it
we have not received the coolant for the genset yet, so try and follow that up and keep an eye on levels when prestarting
willie has requested that the sea cock and the fire pump valve be moved every day on Prestart