Smoke signals
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Gray/black or white/blue smoke indicate problems in marine diesel engines. These may be caused by unloaded engines, dirty air filters, worn-out valves or damage to the exhaust system. The maintenance of marine diesel engines requires an understanding of these problems.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1998
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Power drill: practising 'man overboard' strengthens recovery chances
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The regular practise of man overboard drill is an aspect of good seamanship. Immediate actions upon the discovery of man overboard, how to prepare for rescue and how to carry out the recovery are all discussed.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 2001
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