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Repairs Effected to Boiler Gave Way During Sailing

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S. Rajasekar, III rd Engineer (Student ID: 57755)Author
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Repairs Effected to Boiler Gave Way During Sailing

Severity: Critical · S. Rajasekar, III rd Engineer (Student ID: 57755)
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Steam leaking on boiler tubes while sailing. Two boiler tubes were already plugged, and it was not replaced in the drydock. While sailing during UMS, steam low pressure alarm came & suddenly fire alarm also came. Changed over from UMS to completely manned and noticed that the boiler tubes were leaking from the sides. Leaking tubes were plugged & inside steam drum welding was done.