AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY

MAIN CAMPUS, IKOT AKPADEN

DEPARTMENT OF MARINE ENGINEERING

SIX MONTHS REPORT ON STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

SCHEME (SIWES)

AT

UDOWO SERVICES, IDORO ROAD, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE

JOSEPH, ISRAEL IME

AK16/ENG/MAE/033

SIWES SUPERVISOR: MR. ANIETIE UDOH

APRIL, 2021.

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 AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY

MAIN CAMPUS, IKOT AKPADEN

DEPARTMENT OF MARINE ENGINEERING

SIX MONTHS REPORT ON STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

SCHEME (SIWES)

AT

UDOWO SERVICES, IDORO ROAD, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE

JOSEPH, ISRAEL IME

AK16/ENG/MAE/033

SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE

AWARD OF BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING DEGREE, IN THE FACULTY OF

ENGINEERING OF THE AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY, MAIN CAMPUS,

IKOT AKPADEN, MKPAT ENIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AKWA IBOM STATE.

APRIL, 2021

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 ABSTRACT

Industrial training in a full maritime company like Akpos marine, provide student the
opportunity to experience and practice there theoretical knowledge, bridging the gap
between theory and practical’s. The company incorporate almost all maritime service, such
as welding, Crain operations, sand blasting, boat operations, painting and other services.
Her strategic location gives her edge over most competitors. In this report, student industrial
work experience scheme (siwes) was introduced and its objectives, the work carried out in
the company was presented section by section for the duration of six month with two work in
each section analyse in detail, from April to September 2015.the problem in the engineering
section was analysed, bar chart was use for easy glancing, computer soft ware like auto cad
was used to give a formal presentation of the work done, the possible cause of the problem
was enlisted and the solutions were deduced from lecture notes and proceeding industrial
training in the second and third year of my program( fec 200 & fec 301).This solutions was
presented in the recommendations. Graph was plotted to show the variation in fuel
consumption at difference engine speed in chapter two. Chapter three feature the experience
gained and the challenges encountered while chapter four contain the conclusion and
recommendations.

Key word: Siwes, kome, engineering.

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 DEDICATION

This work is dedicated to the glory of Almighty

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 AKNOWLEDGEMENTS

With profound gratitude to the Almighty God for his love and mercies, which have enable me
to successfully complete my Industrial Training for a period of six (6) months.

I am highly indebted to the management and apprentices there at Odowo Services for the
opportunity given to me to acquire this knowledge. I specifically thank the Director, Mr.
Odowo for the patience he usually takes to explain things to its simplest form for my
understanding and the foreman, Mr. Ekpong-Imo for his support too.

I am extremely grateful to the school administration for giving me the opportunity to blend
my theoretical knowledge with practical and expose me to the work environment.

Finally, I want to specially thank Mr. Anietie Udo, my siwes co-ordinator, for his regular
checking up on me and ensuring I am on the task.

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 CONTENTS

Abstract i

Dedication ii

Acknowledgement iii

Content iv

Chapter one

1.0 Siwes 1

1.1 Objective of siwes 1

1.2 Akpos marine limited 2

1.3 Mission 2

1.4 Vision 2

1.5 Service 3

Chapter two

2.0Technical report 4

2.01 Engineering department 4

2.02 Running and maintenance of diesel engine 4

2.1 Engine starting procedure 4

2.2 Sound 4

2.3 Vibration 4

2.4 Oil gauge and dip stick 5

2.5 The exhaust 5

2.6 Breaths out 6

2.7 Precaution 7

2.8 Work challenges 7

2.9 Detail report on engine overhauling carried out in the company 8

2.9.1 Procedure 8

2.9.2 Observation 8
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2.9.3 Assembly 9

2.9.4 Precaution 10

2.10 Summary of work done in engineering section 14

2.11 Analysis of work done in the engineering department in bar chart 15

2.12 Analysis of problem encountered 15

2.12.2 Contamination 15

2.12.3 Valve drop 16

2.12.4 Engine knock 16

2.12.5 Loss of compression 16

2.13.1 Procedure 17

2.13.2 Precaution taking 18

2.14 Installation of steering ram in kome iii 19

2.14.1 Work procedure 18

2.14.2 Precaution 19

2.15 Summary of work carried out in the boat operation section 21

2.16 Welding department 22

2.16.1 Tank fabrication 22

2.16.2 Procedure 22

2.16.3 Precaution taking 22

2.17 Barge maintenance 23

2.17.1 Barge specification 23

2.17.2 Procedure 24

2.17.3 Precaution 25

2.18 Summary of work done in the welding department 26

2.19 Sand blasting, painting and crane operation department 26

Chapter three

3.1 Engineering department 27

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3.2 Challenges 27

3.3 Welding department 27

3.4 Challenges 28

3.5 Crane operation department 28

3.6 Challenges 28

3.7 Boat operation 28

3.8 Challenges 29

3.9 Painting 29

3.10 Challenges 29

3.11 Sand blasting 29

3.12 Challenges 29

3.13 social skill acquired during scheme 29

3.14 General challenges encountered in the scheme 30

Chapter four

4.1 Conclusion 31

4.2 Recommendation 31

4.2.1 siwes 31

4.2.2 Health safety environment 31

Reference 32

Appendix 33

CHAPTER ONE

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 INTRODUCTION

1.0 STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES)

The Government’s decree No. 47 of 8th October 1971 as amended in 1990 Highlighted the

capacity building of human resources in industry, commerce and government through

training and retraining of workers in order to effectively provide the much needed high

quality goods and services in a dynamic economy as ours (Jemerigbo, 2003). This decree led

to the establishment of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) in 1973/1974

The growing concern among our industrialists that graduates of our institution of higher

learning lack adequate practical background studies preparatory for employment in industries

led to the formation of Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) by ITF in

1993/1994 (Information and Guideline for SIWES, 2002). ITF has one of its key functions; to

work as cooperative entity with industry and commerce where students in institutions of

higher learning can undertake mid-career work experience attachment in industries which are

compatible with the area of study (Okorie 2002).

The students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a skill training programme

designed to expose and prepare students of Agriculture, Engineering, Environmental Science,

Medical Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences for the industrial work situation which they are

likely to meet after graduation and also to bridge the gap existing between there theoretical

knowledge and practice. Duration of SIWES is four (4) months in Polytechnics at the end of

NDI, four (4) months in College of Education at the end of NCE II and six (6) months in the

universities at the end of 300, 400 or 500 levels depending on the discipline (Information and

Guideline for SIWES, 2002).

1.1 OBJECTIVE OF SIWES

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The objective of SIWES among others includes:

i. prepare students for the industrial work situation which they are likely to meet

after graduation,

ii. provide an avenue for students in institutions of higher learning to acquire

industrial skills and experience in their approved course of study,

iii. expose students to work methods and techniques in handling equipment and

machinery not available in their institutions

iv. provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in real work

situation thereby bridging the gap between theories and practices, and vi

v. enlist and strengthen employers’ involvement in the entire educational process and

prepare students for employment in industry and commerce (Information and

guide line for siwes 2002)

1.2 BODIES INVOLVED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SIWES

 Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and

Investment.

 Industrial Training Fund (ITF), SIWES division.

 Supervisory/Regulatory Agencies (NUC, NBTE, NCCE).

 Industry/Employers.

 Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education), and

 Students

1.2 Udowo Services

Akpos marine limited is a maritime company situated in abuloma, Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

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The company was incorporated under the Company and allied matter Act of 1990 of the

Federal Republic of Nigeria with registration number RC 422406 on August 17th 2001.

AML strength lies within its in-house team of Master Mariners who are fully conversant with

the engineering, technical and operational skills required in today's offshore environment.

The qualifications and experience of her Mariners coupled with the complementary skills of

her offshore broking staff enables AML to offer the wide range of integrated services which

centers on the Oil and Gas sector and Marine Transportation.

1.3 Mission

To operate under the imperatives of integrity, professionalism, reliability and effectiveness in

the provision of services to our clients and to offer cost effective solutions to their technical

and operational needs.

1.4 Vision

To be Africa’s most Preferred, Innovative and Powerful solution in the Marine, Oil and Gas

sector.

1.5 services

Akpos marine limited, offer full service solutions to meet the challenges for offshore and

onshore field development, upgrades or revamps projects. The emphasis is on flexibility and

responsiveness to project requirements so as to satisfy demand for new approaches, by

operators, government regulations, international standards and end product users.

The company have the requisite competence, technical resources and commitment to meet

these new challenges, through a Synergy of efforts by engaging her local capacity aiming to

maximise local content involvement and to further develop the nation’s capabilities. 

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The company’s business activities can be broadly classified into construction services,

corrosion control services, mechanical group, equipment supply services and

instrument/control system group.

CHAPTER 2

2.0 TECHNICAL REPORT

The work carried out in the company is presented department by department in this chapter.

A detail report on two of the work carried out in the various sections is presented while others

were presented in summary for simplicity and analysis.

2.01 Engineering department

April to September 2015

2.1 Running and maintenance of company base engines

We carried out routine check on the engine performance, by checking the pressure gauge, the

dip stick, sound, exhaust, breath out and the vibration of the engine to ensure it is in a good

working condition.

The table below show the engine name, location, diesel and oil consumption.

s/ Engine Location Use Diesel Oil consumption

n consumption

1 Caterpillar Power house Electricity 2.30L/h 8 litre/servicing hour

3304

2 Caterpillar Power house welding mach 4.20L/h 15 litre/servicing hour

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 3406

3 Perkins 18 Water front welding No gauge 4 litre/servicing hour

4 Perkins p-20 Comp unit sand blasting No gauge 8 litre/servicing hour

5 - work barge welding No gauge 8 litre/servicing hour

6 - work barge pumping No gauge 2 litre/servicing hour

7 - work barge pumping No gauge 2 litre/servicing hour

2.1 Engine starting procedure

 We do a work around inspection on the engine, checking for leakage or loose bolt

 We Check the fluids: the radiator, the oil gauge, the dip stick and the diesel tank

 We make ensure that our battery terminal is well connected and we note the starting time.

The following are the things, we watch out for during our daily watch keeping

2.2 Sound

The sound of the engine should be steady, any increase or decrease show load increment or

decrement.

2.4 Oil gauge and dip stick

The oil gauge in the power house is normal at 50 psi. We inspect the dip stick before starting

the engine and when we notice abnormality we check the gauge.

The figure bellow shows the power house (left) and how I took my date directly from the

gauge (right).

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2.5 The exhaust

The exhaust should be sky blue. A too white exhaust post a sign of knocking and too thick

and fire mix exhaust show incomplete combustion cause by abnormal ignition or dirty in the

air filtering system

2.6 The breath out

The normal smoke from the breath out is fairly white, worm and not too obvious smoke any

deviation from that will indicate that something is wrong in fluid system of the engine.

The following are what we check up monthly

 The running hour

 The air filter for dirt

 The radiator coolant

 The diesel tank to remove splurges and sediment

2.7 Precaution

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 We maintain clean and oil free environment

 We emphasis ear muffler in power house and complete personal protective equipment

2.8 Work challenges

 The alternator of all the engines except the one in power house is not working and the

batteries is not always charging, we have to carry the heavy batteries from power house to

their respective locations.

 Frequent removal and plugging of the batteries terminal head gradually destroy the

batteries.

2.90 A DETAIL REPORT ON OVERHAULING OF PROPULSION ENGINE

CARRIED OUT IN THE COMPANY

Date: 11 may 2015

Problem: valve drop

Work duration: 5 days

Engine specifications

Manufacturer Caterpillar

Model 3304

Turbo charger Constant pressure

Rated speed 2200 rpm

Use Boat propulsion

Absent temperature 25

Cooling system Shell and tube heat exchangers

Valve lash 0.38

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Displacement 10.5 L

2.9.1 Procedure:

 Step 1 : we remove the fuel and injector pump

 Step 2 : we remove the exhaust manifold, gasket and turbo charger

 Step 3 : we remove the thermostat, gasket and water pump

 Step 4 : we remove the cylinder head, valve and it accessories

 Step 5 : we remove the front plate, oil filters, oil pan(sump) and oil pump

 Step 6 : we remove the connecting rod cap and the piston

 Step 7: we remove the fly wheel, main bearings, trust watcher, end plate and crank shaft.

2.9.2 Observations

The following were observe in the cause of the overhauling

 The crank shaft was observed for were and was found to have 0.20mm diameter reduction

at the connecting rod 1 and 4 web of the shaft, using micro meter screw gauge.

 Two exhaust valves in top cylinder one, the inlet valve in top cylinder four along and the

insert was found dropped in the cylinder.

 Piston 1 and 4 was severely deformed at the crown by the falling valve

The following changes was made

 Piston one and four was replace with new ones

 The piston rings in all the piston was replaced with new ones

 The crank shaft web diameter of the unaffected web was reducing to 0.20mm to achieve a

uniform diameter using the lath machine.

 New gasket in all the part using gasket.

 Orange and ferrous seal was changed at the top of the engine block.

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2.9.3 Assembling

The assembling follow a reverse order of the dismantling steps, the following activities was

carried out during the assembling.

 The gear train was properly timed using cylinder one

 We set the valve lash using 0.25mm filler gauge

 We set the injection pump using it timing gear

2.9.4 Precautions

The following recursions and inspection was considered

 We clean oil spill in the work environment immediately to prevent accident.

 We mark the gear before decoupling it, to avoid improper timing.

 We put on our complete personal protective equipment, to prevent injury.

 We avoid working under stress and discomfort.

 We apply sufficient oil on all the moving component before installing, to reduce

friction

The figure below shows an assembly drawing of the dismantling process, from step one to

seven.

Step one

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 11 = injection pump ,8,7&10 = fuel line.

Step 2

23 = turbo charger, 29 =exhaust manifold, 33 =gasket.

Step 3

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13 = Thermostat, 15 =water pump.

Step 4

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8 =Valve,16 =Top cylinder,4 =Gasket,5 =Key,6 =Spring cap,7 =Spring,10 =Sit,14 =Insert

Step five

9 = Sump, 12 = Stiffener, 1= oil filter, 10 = Oil screen, 19 = front lower case, 27 = Inner

rotor,13 =front upper case,22 = Plug,39 = Gasket

Step 6

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 1=Nut,2=Connecting rod cap,3=Con bearing,4 =Piston&con rod assembly,5=Con rod

bearing,7&8=Piston rings,9=Oil ring,10=Snap ring,11=Piston pin,14=Bushing.

Step seven

1=Fl

ywheel, 5=rear plate,8=oil seal,9=gasket,10=oil separator,12=bearing cap,

=crankshaft, 17=cover, 18=packing, 21=cylinder sleeve, 22=cylinder block

2.10 SUMMARY OF WORK DONE IN THE ENGINEERING SECTION

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S/N Work Engine Course/problem Equipment Turbo Cooling system
charger
system
1 Partial Caterpillar Valve drop Kome vii Constant Shell & tube
overhauling 3306 pressure H.E
2 Partial Caterpillar Valve drop Kome vii Constant Shell & tube
overhauling 3306 pressure H.E
3 Running and Cat 3k304 Pw house Pulse Radiator and air
maintenance Cat 3406 Pw house
p-18 Wedding system cooling coil
p-12 machine

4 Remedy for General Engine air lock Kome iii pt Non turbo Shell & tube
engine hard motor charge H.E
starting
5 Complete Caterpillar Contamination Conqueror Wet exhaust
overhauling c-18 tyre. Navy system
boat
6 Partial over Caterpillar Valve drop Kome iv Constant Shell & tube
hauling D-13 pressure H.E
(overhead
cam) pt
7 Partial over Caterpillar Valve drop Crane Pulse Radiator
hauling 6 inline
8 Partial over Caterpillar Valve drop Kome iv Constant Shell & tube
hauling D-13 pressure H.E
(overhead
cam) st
9 Partial over Caterpillar Valve drop Crane Pulse Radiator
hauling 6 inline
10 Cylinder head Caterpillar Loss of Kome 1 Constant Shell & tube
overhauling 3406 compression pressure H.E
11 Complete Perkins p- Engine knock Welding Non turbo Air cooled
overhauling 18 machine charged
12 Complete Perkins p- Loss of Compressor Constant Radiator
overhauling 18 compression Engine pressure
13 Trouble shooting Caterpillar Engine knock Mv enuku Shell & tube
3208 H.E

14 Remedy to Caterpillar Engine air lock Pay loader Pulse Radiator

engine hard 6 inline
starting
15 Over hauling Caterpillar contamination Kome vii Constant Shell & tube
3306 pressure H.E
16 Partial Caterpillar Valve drop Kome vii Constant Shell & tube
overhauling 3306 pressure H.E
17 Complete Caterpillar Knocking(crank Pay loader Pulse Radiator
overhauling 3176 shaft bearing) engine

2.12 Analysis of work done in engineering section presented in bar chart

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engine air lock contermination valve drop engine knock loss of compression

Figure 2.12

Analysis of problem encountered

2.12.1 Engine air lock:

These is process in which air is trapped in the engine injectors or fuel line

Course

1. Diesel tank empty

2. Air in fuel filter.

2.12.2 Contamination

These is the process whereby water mix with oil under high temperature in the engine

Course

1. Compromised water seal at the top the engine block (ferrous seal)

2. Compromised engine block water way

3. Leakage in oil cooler

2.12.3 Valve drop

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This is the process whereby the valves mostly the exhaust valve drop from the cylinder head

into the cylinder.

Course:

1. Weak valve spring

2. Valve key expand and weak due to high temperature

3. Exhaust back pressure

2.12.4 Engine knock

This is the process whereby the engine seize or grip after making some cracking sound,as a

result of metal to meter contact, generating heat and friction.

Course:

1. Crankshaft were to undersize

2. Shot engine oil

3. Crankshaft metal bearing melt and block the crankshaft oil way

2.12.5 Loss of compression

This is the process in which some percentage the compression gases (air fuel mixture) escape

from the valve or sleeve before expansion stroke of the cycle due to ware.

Course

1. Sleeve were

2. Piston ring were

3. Inlet or exhaust valve not properly seal

2.13 Boat operation section

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 Changing of the gland seal in the stuffing box of the port side propeller system

Date: 7 June 2015

A stuffing box is an assembly which is used to house a gland seal. It is used to prevent

leakage of fluid, such as water between sliding or turning parts of machine elements.

Boat specification

Owner Akpos marine limited

Name Kome iii
Propulsion system Propeller double screw
Engine Detroit,6 in line,(gm)
Use Tugging
Gear box Alison division
Draft 2M
Length 10m
Breath 3.5m

2.13.1 Procedure

Step one: we prepare the parking by carrying out the following

 We use rope to measure the circumference of the propeller shaft and cut the parking

using the measurement.

 We coat the strong wool like material of the parking with grease and use hammer to

compress it into shape.

Step two: we install the parking and test for leakage by caring out the following

 unfasten the coupling bolts and disengage the shaft

 install the parking

 Fasten the bolts, coupling and test for leakage by starting the engine.

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2.13.2 Precaution taken

 We ensure that the bilge water pump is kept working to it maximum capacity to

prevent over flooding of the bilge.

 We ensure that the bolts were properly torque and inspect corrosion in the propeller

system.

The figure below show the propeller gland arrangement in auto cad to enhance

understanding

Installation of steering ram in kome iii boat

08, June 2015

Boat specification: The same as section 2.13

Ram is a hydraulic device or mechanism use in controlling the boat rudder to achieve a

change in direction of the boat.

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The steering ram have two end connected to the rudder shaft and two opening one for supply

and the other for return, it is powered with the power of the captain in the wheel house.

2.14.1 Work procedure

The work follows this progression

 We assemble the steering ram with the rudder shaft through the bolt

 We put hydraulic in the system through the opening in the wheel house while opening the

order end of the pipe which connect the opening in the wheel house to the ram to allow

the incoming hydraulic to drive out the air in the system.

 We turn the wheel clockwise and anticlockwise severally until we found no air bubble

coming out of the opening and the ram hydraulic inlet.

 We assemble the host and test for effectiveness by turning to starboard and portside

rapidly, after confirmation, we kept the rudder neutral.

2.14.2 Precaution

 We ensure that the bolts are well torque and no air is trapped in the system

 I ensure that i use the hand rail and face the step case while climbing the step to go to the

wheel house

 We clean oil spill immediately it was spill to prevent accident

 We ensure that we put on complete personal protective equipment.

The steering ram is presented in the figure below (right) and the steering wheel showing the

opening where hydraulic oil is put into the system (left).

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2.15 Summary of the work carried out in the boat operation section

S/ Work Course Equipment Remark

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1 Alignment of barge at jetty Grounding Kome xii &
ii
2 Test running Sea worthy test Kome iii Good

3 Test running Sea worthy test Kome xi Good

4 replacement of greases Engine room Kome i Failure of

parking flooded parking
5 Replacement of greases Engine room Kome iii Failure of
parking flooded parking
6 Installation of new winch Winch gear tooth Kome xi
broken
7 Installation of new turbo Exhaust gas leakage Kome i Loss
charger from turbo charger efficiency
8 Changing of gear box clutch Astern & ahead Kome iii Allison
plate engagement failed division gear
box
9 Ger box maintenance Poor engagement Kome xiii Twin dick
gear box
10 Installation of new ram for Ram loss Kome iii
rudder control compression

11 Dry ducking Boat under water Kome vii Turn around

haul leakage maintenance

12 Propeller maintenance Starboard propeller Kome xi

wobbling
13 Changing of turbo charger Engine room too hot Kome xi From pulse to
system constant s
Pressure
14 Propeller shaft replacement Starboard propeller Kome iv
bend
15 Gear box maintenance No engagement Kome xii Cloth plate
were
16 Rewinding of winch wire Wire corroded Kome ii

2.16 Welding department

In the welding section the following work was carried out
2.16.1 Tank fabrication
Date: 20, august 2015

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Tank specification

Contractor Mr Abii
Use Diesel storage tank
Material Mild steel
Length 5m
Breath 7m
Height 8m
Paint Red

2.16.2 PROCEEDURE
The following procedure were taking orderly to build the tank
 We cut the material using the giving dimensions, marker and T square were use to

Mark out the dimension and oxy-acetylene gas was use to cut it out.

 We use Crain to jack the materials and tack it together to make it suitable for welding

 We wed the materials together using industrial electrode.

 We put water to test for leakage, some part was found leaking.

 We repeat the welding and conduct final test which show no leakage

 We smooth the edge and the welded part with mechanical filing machine.

 We apply two stage painting. first with black and lastly with red anticorrosion and anti

fouling paint

 We use Crain to jack the completed tank from the construction site to the using station

2.16.3 Precaution taking

 We ensure that we put on our welding glass and other personal protective equipment

required.

 Workers take milk and other supplement immediately after work

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 I was able to produce an auto cad design of the tank using the giving dimension and

specifications. The design is presented bellow.

2.17 Barge maintenance

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A barge is a marine work plate form use for storage and moving of offshore equipment from

one point to another.

2.17.1 Barge specification

Name Kome
Owner Akpos marine
Use work platform and storage tank
Average length 26m
Average draft 5m
Average breath 15m
Work duration 5 weeks

The barge has the following problem

 Man hole four and one is leaking and water is entering the barge through the leakage

 The fender is damaged

 The underwater haul is heavily corroded, the plate were weak and full of sea weed

 The anode has expired.

2.17.2 Procedure

 We use pump to pump out the water from the leaking manhole

 We sand blast the barge internal and externally to remove the sea weed, rust and detect

the weak metal.

 We connect welding machine neutral wire to the barge and get it ready for welding

 We use oxyacetylene gas to cut out the weak metal and replace them with new ones.

 We test for leakage by remove the barge from the grand and pushing it inside the water.

 We use the oxyacetylene gas to cut a 3m diameter pipe into two equal parts and weld it at

the side of the barge to serve as the fender.

 We reconstruct the bitts and use filling machine to smoothing the rough edges produce

during welding.

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 We use anti fouling and anti corrosion red paint, to paint the inner and the underwater

hull

 We install new zinc anode, after removing the old expired ones.

2.17.3 Precaution

 We ensure we put on our complete personal protective equipment required for each

section of the work

 We ensure we open the man holes for some hours to allow atmospheric air to vent the

confine space.

 Painters drink milk and other supplement immediately after work.

The figure bellow shows the image of the barge during maintenance.

Summary of the work done in the welding department

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s/n Work Use Curse Equipment
1 Tank fabrication Diesel storage - Jetty tank

2 Scrabbling of vessel Supply vessel Corrosion Contractor

3 Scrabbling of barge Work plat form Corrosion Kome

4 Fabrication of bonk for barge Work plat form Collusion Contract

5 Berge maintenance Work plat form Internal Contract

corrosion
6 Berge maintenance Work plat form Under water Contract
haul a
compromised
7 Berge maintenance Work plat form Internal Contract
corrosion
8 Berge maintenance Work plat form Under water Contract
haul
compromised
9 Berge maintenance Work plat form Internal Contract
corrosion

2.19 Sand blasting, painting and crane operation department

The sand blasting, painting and crane section work in complement of the above section as

presented, before maintenance is carried out on barge, sand blasting must be carried out to

detect the weak metal and remove corrosion particles.

Crane is used to install ram on the barge, it is also use in lifting the plate for replacements of

the corroded ones.

Painting plays a vital role in preventing corrosion. The maintained barge and boat must be

painted inside out using marine special paint.

CHAPTER 3

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 The challenges and the experience gained is presented department by department as follows

3.1 Engineering department

In the engineering department, I work alongside other technicians and apprentice to carry out

the following maintenance on marine diesel engines use for compressor, pump and boat

propulsion.

 Trouble shooting

 Minor and major engine overhauling

 Routine engine maintenance

In this department I gain experience on overhauling, trouble shooting, dismantle and engine

watch keeping.

3.2 Challenges

 The engineering department have many apprentice, thereby making work competitive

for me.

 Workers are over laboured due to lack of special tools and machines like overhead

Crain, pressure testing machines. Lifting and testing is done with the workers muscular

power.

3.3 Welding department

In the welding department, I worked alongside technicians and apprentice to carryout

industrial welding on work barge, torque boat and other marine equipment. We fabricate

tanks using electrode. Cut supply vessel and Berge into scrap using oxy-acetylene gas.

3.4 Challenges

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 The gas cylinder use for the work is been carried on the shoulder to the of work platform,

these, in most of the cases will have initially weaken the workers before the work even

began

 Welding and cutting of exterior part of the barge or boat is done offshore, any instability

can lead to man overboard.

3.5 Crain operation department

I experience how to use Crain to lift heavy object such as propulsion engine, marine work

pieces and boat for a dry dock. Loading an offloading of construction material was also

experienced.

3.6 Challenges

 Crain operation is dangerous any mistake in handling and load balancing or engine failure

can lead to the falling of the heavy object or capsizing of the Crain that can cause injury

and damage to the Crain or the object.

 Crain operation is delicate, incompetent operator like me cannot be allowed to operate

3.7 Boat operation

I worked with boat operators at the jetty to arrange and prepare barge for maintenance, I

experience the engagement and disengagement of barge from torque boat using winch and

different strategies of pulling out already grounded barge.

3.8 Challenges

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 Lack of relevant marine safety document like swimming identity card and basic

mandatory limited my experience to jetty operation.

3.9 Painting

I was able to interact with the painters, familiarise myself with marine painting after caring

out painting of the interior and exterior compartment of a barge, using red and black oxide of

the paint with the hardeners.

3.10 Challenges

 The odour of the paint is toxic and require worker to take some can of milk after work

 Most of the painters are on contract, and were not staff of Akpos marine.

These make it difficult to hold the roller and brush and carry out the painting my self

3.11 Sand blasting

I experience sand blasting of marine equipment such as barge, torque boat and service tanks,

using compress air and sharp sands

3.12 Challenges

Sand blasting is too dangerous to carry out for an inexperience person as little mistake can

inflict injuries on workers

3.13 Social skills acquired during the scheme

 I acquire social skills on how to handle contractor during marine logistic planning

 How to treat and manage workers to achive maximum productivity

 How to work safely and maintain good moral standard at work.

3.14 General challenges encountered in the scheme

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 The company is not paying me

 Segregation between me and the company apprentice in terms of work handling

 The cost of transportation is too high.

 The company lack proper orientation on siwes

 The company environment is not well equipped to face hazard and the waste dumping site

close to her environment make it unhealthy.

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 CONCLUSION AND RECOMENDATION

4.1 CONCLUSION

The aim of organising Siwes for student by the federal government and the school

administration was achieved as stipulated in the section 1.2 of this report.

Furthermore, the bar chart presented in figure 2.12 show that the major problem of the

engineering section of Akpos marine is valve drop.

4.2 RECOMMENDATION

My recommendation is on siwes and health saft environment of the industry base on the

problem encounter in the chapter three of these report and it is listed below.

4.2.1 Siwes

 The ITF or the school administration should organise a orientation programme for the

company before sending student to the company.

 The government should pay student their allowance monthly during the siwes programme

to encourage the student.

 Institute base supervisor should visit student every two month and comment in their log

book appropriately to keep the student focus

4.2.2 Health safety environment

1. The company should restrict waste disposer close to the gate and look for means to

remove the present ones. To enhance decency and unpolluted environment

2. Disposer of oil and non decomposable substance in the water should be prohibited
3. Waste bins should be position in the workshop and other strategic place to easy waste
disposer.
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