Marine Technical Training Academy

 Marine Sanitation Devices (MSD) Recreational boats are not required to be equipped with a toilet.  If a toilet is installed, it must be equipped with an operable Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) that is certified by the Coast Guard.  Installed toilets that are not equipped with an MSD, and that discharge raw sewage directly over the side, is illegal.    Portable toilets or "porta-potties" are not considered installed toilets and are not subject to the MSD regulations. Marine Sanitation Systems Type  One MSD’s typically discharge treated waste directly overboard  This system reduces bacteria and discharges no visible floating solids Type two MSD system is similar to type one but with a better job of treating waste  These are typically installed in boats over 65’, but can be used on any vessel outside of a non discharge zone Type Three MSD system uses a head connected directly to a holding tank   Some systems use “Y –Valves” that allow waste flow to be diverted directly overb

  How to install a Marine Generator To Install a new generator successfully follow these steps: 1.- Size the capacity of the generator in Kw according to the capacity of the AC Panel in Kw, plus 20% for the safety factor. 2.- Analyze different places in the engine room to install de generator, avoiding:  - Proximity to propellers - Locations over the waterline (More than 2 feet) - Long distances in between the trough full valve and the raw water pump. - Proximity of the exhaust gases pipe with cabin grills (Less than 15 in) - Excessive separation between the battery and the Genset 3.- Prepare fittings, hoses, and filters to install the fuel system 4.- Prepare Hoses, elbows adapters, and Muffler to install the exhaust system (Take into consideration antisiphon devices and Water separators). 5.- Prepare battery cables. Size those cables according to the distance in between the battery and the starter. Always install a Battery switch selector. 6.- Ask the owner his preference to install t

 Hydraulic Systems Hydraulic systems have the ability to multiply torque or amove machinery at a distance from the engine. Hydraulic applies force in a simple way. Mechanical systems would require an intricate system of gears, chains, pulleys, and levers, systems, however, can transmit force from a force engine to the place where it needs to be in order to do the work simply by stringing hydraulic hoses between the two. Hydraulic Fluid, Pipes & Hoses Fluids transmit force effectively because they do not compress. The force that is applied at one end of a hydraulic hose travels to the opposite end of the hose with little loss of power. Changes in the size of hoses along the way can increase or decrease the force applied at the opposite end. Why Hydraulic? Because it can't be compressed, a confined fluid is incredibly strong, can be minutely adjusted in any direction, yet is still easily controlled. Most marine applications use small, easily installed components, with hydraulic l