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This is an open front engine and the crank will be rotating up and over towards the operator in AHEAD rotation. Engineer will be situated on the stbd side of the boat. Drive looks to be LH end via coupling and a barring boss is fwd RH end. This places the crosshead load directly on the guide face cl...

Hi - We teach steam to engineers who run our 2 steamships. You certainly require crew to watch for the water changing level as the vessel responds to wave action. We also require a cross test on the glass every watch (4 hours on - 8 hours off). Cross testing all gauge glasses was a requirement for e...