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The Silent Problem in Many Engine Rooms: Fatigue and Night Operations
By Daniel G. Teleoaca — Chief Engineer Unlimited There is a moment every marine engineer knows by heart. It’s roughly 02:30 in the morning on a Canal transit. The engine room is quieter than usual. The steady, rpm vibration of the main engine becomes hypnotic. The watchkeeper stands before the console, staring at parameters that…