Scott Irwin
North Star Tour
I had the opportunity to tour the North Star recently. She has had a long journey to get to the last leg here in Seattle. She is now...
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Scott Irwin
Aug 3, 20212 min
My Experience on a Train Ride
I recently took a train ride from Eugene Oregon to Tacoma Washington. We rolled by all these different industries along the way. Food...
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Scott Irwin
Apr 11, 20211 min
Scenarios for Planning Ahead
When I was at sea, I would often find myself thinking about "what if" scenarios as a means of preparedness. It was important to me to be...
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Scott Irwin
Mar 28, 20211 min
Is Black Graphite Oven Chain Lubricant Food-Grade?
I recently had a request from a bakery for an alternative oven chain lubricant. They said they have been using graphite oven chain...
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Scott Irwin
Mar 18, 20211 min
Tacoma Straddle Cars Choose the Viper
Port of Tacoma elected to use the Viper Mini to preserve and maintain the wire ropes on these straddle cars. I stopped by for a visit to...
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Scott Irwin
Mar 17, 20211 min
The solution to a great grease gun is CLEAR
Here's a great tool for the toolbox. These have become very popular in many industries. I have the pistol grip version in my toolbox....
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Scott Irwin
Feb 28, 20214 min
Proper Fuel Maintenance for Optimal Performance
- Excerpted from my article published in Pacific Maritime Magazine Jan 2019 Fuel system maintenance is critical for extending engine...
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Scott Irwin
Feb 16, 20211 min
It all starts with a vision...
I love when a project starts with a shared vision with a goal in mind that is attained through diligent teamwork. I love what I get to do...
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Scott Irwin
Feb 8, 20212 min
The REAL DEAL on LE 4025
I want to share a remarkable day I had recently while visiting fish process lines aboard two different vessels that operate in the Bering...
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Scott Irwin
Oct 27, 20201 min
Training: What they don't know?
Getting your maintenance and reliability team all on the same page with best practices is critical to your company success. Consider what...
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Scott Irwin
Oct 23, 20202 min
Lubrication Engineers? Never heard of them...
Lubrication Engineers? "Never heard of them" was my first response. The port engineer for a couple of boats we acquired for our fleet...
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Scott Irwin
Oct 13, 20201 min
Welcome to my blog adventure
This is my start at sharing my adventures along the way, as I explore new industries and applications in sharing my engineering...
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