Ferry Operation and Maintenance

Presenter

Md. Arifur Rahman

Executive Engineer, Mechanical Date: 02-09-2020 (Wednesday)
Workshop Division Mymensingh Time: 12:00-13:00
Roads and Highways Department Duration: 60 minutes.
Chapter one
basics
What is ferry?
 What is ferry?
• A ferry is a  public transport systems connecting
waterside cities and islands.
• A ferry is a merchant vessel used to carry
passengers, vehicles, cargo across a body of water.
• Ship connections of much larger distances may also
be called ferry services, especially if they carry
vehicles.
 What is ferry?
• A passenger ferry sometimes called a 
water bus or water taxi.
• To use a ferry is much lower capital cost than 
bridges or tunnels.
• In Bangladesh only RHD and BIWTC have ferry
services.
Types of ferry
 Types of ferry
Ferry designs depend on
• length of the route
• passenger or vehicle capacity
• speed requirements
• water conditions
Types of ferry
Mumbai-Alibaug Ro-Ro car ferry service
 Types of ferry
• Double-ended  Cruise ferry / RoPax
• Hydrofoil  Turntable ferry
 Dumb/Pontoon ferry
• Hovercraft
 Train ferry
• Catamaran  Foot ferry
• Roll-on/roll-off  Cable ferry
• Utility ferry
Types of ferry engine
Types of ferry engine cooling system
Types of ferry used in Bangladesh
Types of ferry used in bangladesh
 Roll-on/roll-off
 Utility ferry
 Dumb/Pontoon ferry
 Train ferry
Types of ferry used in Bangladesh
 Ferry used in RHD
Utility ferry
 Types of ferry used in RHD
 UT-I
 UT-I (imp)
 UT-II
 UT-II (imp)
 UT-III
 Types of ferry used in RHD
topic UT-I (imp) UT-I UT-II (imp) UT-II UT-III
capacity 135 tons 100 tons 70 tons 58 tons 46 tons
bus/
12 9 4+2LV 4 2
truck
Hull size 135’X53’x5’5’’ 100’X50’x4’8’’ 76’X43’x4’2’’ 70’X37’x4’2’’ 52’X38’x4’3’’
Steel
165 tons 98 tons 64 tons 48 tons 42 tons
Weight
Ferry arrangement
Ferry arrangement
 Learning links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnIlE1xD-yM
How Do Ships Float?
RHD Ferry Nomenclature
RHD Ferry Nomenclature
 Learning links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXnpSzL7mOo

Ship Terminology -Ship Parts Names with Pictures

https://hydromasterpropulsion.com/hydromaster-work/
 RHD Ferry Nomenclature

Position and item names

1. Master Bridge 6. propulsion units
7. Barrier booms
2. Wheel guard
8. Search , Navigation lights
3. Manholes
9. Deck , Interior lights
4. Double bollards
10.Passenger shed
5. Fender
 RHD Ferry Nomenclature
Structure name
1. Hull/bottom 5. watertight and non
2. angle bar, flat bar, watertight bulkheads
round bar 6. Deck, car deck, outriggers
3. longitudinal 7. Stiffeners
frame/girders/bulkhead 8. Railings and Ladder with
4. transverse handrail
frame/girders/bulkhead
RHD Ferry Nomenclature
RHD Ferry Nomenclature
Chapter two
operations
Role & functions of various offices
 Role and Functions of various offices
• Road division
• Ferry/workshop division
• 1st line workshop sub division
• Lease
• Ferry planning circle
• Procurement and storage division
 Role & functions of Road division

• Taking administrative approval from ministry

1st step

• Put required demand to ferry planning circle

2 step
nd

• Call auction to give lease

finally
Co-ordinations with Road division

Lease
Ferry/ Ferry
Worksho planning
p division circle

Road
division
Functions of Ferry/Workshop division

• Put demand for engine sets,

Functions with Procurement different spare parts, etc.
and storage division

Functions with • Put demand for fuel, various

Road division oils and batteries

Functions with • Put demand for new engine

Ferry planning circle sets (if required)
 Functions of all offices
Administrative approval
Road division
Manpower allocation
Ferry allocation
Lease auction Ferry/workshop division
batteries
Starting oil 1st line workshop
servicing
Ferry carrying Lease
Minor Repair
Provide spare parts Ferry planning circle
Major repair
Scrap auction Procurement and storage division
Revenue collect and deposit
 Ferry ghats in Bangladesh
Ferry Ferry
Workshop Workshop
Construction Maintenance
Office name Division Division
Division Division
Mymensingh Rangamati
Dhaka Dhaka

No of running ferry ghat 2 5 5 1

No of running ferries 7 11 7 3

Ferry Ferry Ferry Ferry

Office name Division Division Division Division
Barisal Potuakhali Khulna Sylhet

No of running ferry ghat (44) 13 6 10 2

No of running ferries (84) 17 17 18 4

Inventory
 Inventory format
Name of Ferry Ghat Ferry Propulsion Unit
Name of Road Division
Ferry Carrying Capacity
Name of River
Ferry ghat Average Traffic/Day
Name of Road with road No
Pontoon Inventory No & status
Ferry Inventory No
Gangway Inventory No & status
Ferry Running Repairable/BER

Ferry Engine with Make /Model &HP Remarks

 Inventory No
Naming of a ferry
Location
 Location of ferry ghats
1. Bekutia 14. Balikhola 25. Chatok 37. kalna
2. Charkhali 15.Shantipur 26.Kalne 38.joukura
3. Amrajhuri 16.Boldha
4. Banaripara 17.Boroibari 27. Jailkhana 39. Chondroghona
18.Chamraghat 28. Nagarghata
5. Mirgonj
29. Aduya
6. Beltala 40.Baktaboli
30. Kalia
7. Nehalgonj 19. Lebukhali 41.Rasulpur
31. Mongla
8. Goma 20.Boga 42.Rupganj
32. Morelganj
21.Pairakunja 43.Hajiganj
9. Kaby -Lakhipasha 33. Jhopjhopia
22.Golachipa 44.Araihazar
10.Shatpakia 34. Poddarganj
23.Amtali 35. Ghola
11.Swrupkathi 24.Boroitola 36. trimohona
12.Sonakur
13.Katadhia
 Toll rate
Big truck • 380
Road • Rajbari Medium truck • 190
division • 190
Big bus
Small truck • 95
Ferry ghat • Joukura Minibus • 95
name
Microbus • 76
Utility • 76
Type of • Regional Car • 50
road
Tempo • 50
Baby taxi • 20
Width of • 3 km
river(km) Motorcycle • 10
Rickshaw van • free
 Lease/Auction process

Auction
Survey Approval
call
Man power
 Man power
Master

Engine Driver Greaser

Work Assistant Khalashi Representative of lease
 Thruster control system
Thruster Control Systems
The Hydromaster Azimuth thruster control system provides hand follow-
up control of both steering and propulsion and has an independent non-
follow-up system for emergency and back up purposes.

The system is built from standard modular components and provides

interfaces to diesel engines, electric or hydraulic motors as a source for
propulsion. For steering, the system interfaces with a hydraulic or
electric steering system.
 Azimuth Control Lever
• Azimuth Control Lever
Rotates 360 degrees continuously around
its vertical axis, providing full follow up
steering control. Detents placed in the 0°,
90°, 180° and 270° position improve the
sense of positioning. A propulsion lever
offers clutch control and with a 80
degrees throw controls the propeller
speed.
 Control and monitoring panel
Monitoring and Control Panel
                                                                           

Full functional drop-in panel with:

· Thrust Angle Indication
· RPM / Thrust Force Indication
· Clutch control
· Emergency control
· Depth Adjustment
· Monitoring and protection of thruster machinery
· Dimmer and buzzer
Control and monitoring panel

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 Electronic control unit
• Electronic Control Unit
Each thruster will be delivered with a local
electrical control unit that provides the
following functionality:
· Local backup control
· Redundant power supply
· Monitoring and protection of thruster
machinery
· Separate emergency stop
Master’s job
Red or black ??
Bollard with rope
Barrier boom
Chapter three
Maintenance
Ferry arrangement
 Types of ferry used in RHD
 UT-I
 UT-I (imp)
 UT-II
 UT-II (imp)
 UT-III
 Ferry division, Patuakhali
Six Ferry Ghats
1. Lebukhali • UT-1(Imp)=3 Nos
2. Boga
• UT-1=11 Nos
3. Pairakunja
4. Golachipa • UT-2(Imp)=3 Nos
5. Amtali
6. Boroitola
 Maintenance of ferries
• Maintenance with steel  Preventive routine maintenance for
propulsion unit
work
 Testing and servicing
– Maintenance during  Changing filters, oils
service  Cleaning oil sumps, fuel tanks,
– Routine maintenance radiators
 Routine maintenance for propulsion
– Rehabilitation- unit
reconstruction  Top over hauling
• Paint work where necessary  Major Overhauling
 Changing the full set
Maintenance with steel work
 Maintenance works for ferry & workshop divisions
 Maintenance During
service
 Routine Maintenance

Ferry and pontoon repair item:

1.Different thickness M.S plate
2.welding rod
3.oxygen and acetylene gas.
4.Male female eyke
5.pully and pin
6.winch machine
 Role of ferry construction division, Dhaka

• Re-construction
• Rehabilitation
Weight of STEEL BAR

Weight = Density x Volume 

{Volume = Area x Length }

Weight= Density of Steel x Area

of Steel x Bar Length

Density of Steel = 7850 Kg/m3

Maintenance of propulsion unit
Propulsion unit arrangement
One ferry requires two units to complete one set of
propulsion unit

1 1 1

Propulsion Propulsion Propulsion

unit unit set
 Various engine used now a days
375HP Doosan Hydro master

200HP Doosan Hydro master

MAN 175 KW, MAN 190KW
MAN 150 KW Schottel
super charger Added

100HP Hydro master Foard Harbo Master

200HP Cummins Hydro master

175HP Cummins Hydro master

120HP Hydro master Foard Hydro master

Caterpillar Hydro master Introducing this year

websites
 Ferry division, Patuakhali
Engine with Make/Model & HP Propulsion Unit Gearbox Type

315 HP MAN Engine =6 Nos 315 HRP MAN Shaft=8 Nos Mechanical

190 KW MAN Engine =2 Nos 190 Schottel MAN Shaft =2 Nos Mechanical

400 HP MAN Engine =2 Nos

324 HP Doosan Engine =2 Nos 324 Hydromaster-Doosan Shaft =2 Nos Hydraulic System
240 HP Doosan Engine =4 Nos 240 Hydromaster-Doosan Shaft=4 Nos Mechanical
375 Hydromaster-Doosan Shaft =2 Nos Mechanical
375 HP Doosan Engine =4 Nos
200 Hydromaster-Doosan Shaft =4 Nos Mechanical
200 HP Doosan Engine =4 Nos
 Hydromaster series
The original Hydromaster Series 2
and Series 3 outboard propulsion
The Original Hydromaster
 80 – 260 hp
unit is available in a power range of
 Fits any engine
80-260 hp.
 Compact and fully mechanical
 Completely self-contained
It is treasured the world over for its
 Radiator cooled engine
mechanical design, ease of
installation, operation and  Auto kick-up
maintenance. All the more reason  Suits rugged and shallow water
to keep the original design conditions
unchanged.  LOCAL or REMOTE control
Hydromaster series
Remote Control
Remote control console with morse
controller for engine speed control and
joystick for steering. Comes with multi-
pin connector cables, connected in
minutes.
Local Control
In addition to remote Non Follow Up
and Follow Up Control systems the
units are available with local hydraulic
power steering control.
 Learning links
https://youtu.be/In1jggp9XkM
• Hydromaster propulsion unit
Ferry arrangement top view
 Maintenance of propulsion unit
 Preventive routine  Routine maintenance
maintenance for for propulsion unit
propulsion unit  Top over hauling
 Testing and servicing  Major Overhauling
 Changing filters, oils  Changing the full set
 Cleaning oil sumps,
fuel tanks, radiators
 Keep it in mind
#1. Run your marine engine regularly.
#2. Warm the engine up before using it.
#3. Flush, flush, flush….clean
#4. Cruising speed
 Keep it in mind
#5. Learn from common mistakes.
• Take a look at the top 10 list of the most common problems found in engines.
• Growth or sludge build-up in the fuel system.
• Loose belt issues.
• Plugged or clogged mufflers.
• Clogged primary or secondary fuel filters.
• Loose alternators.
• Corrosion on the electrical connections.
• Blown fuses.
Spare parts
 Fast moving Spare parts list:
1. Lube oil filter 9. different type seal
2. diesel filter 10. dial indicator
3. air cleaner filter 11. Sender
4. self-starter 12. radiator hose pipe
13. different type bearing
5. alternator
14. different type fan belt
6. cross bearing 15. nozzle, plunger, delivery valve
7. clutch plate friction disk 16. engine overhauling item
8. clutch release bearing
 Fast moving spare parts demand list
SL No Items Pieces
01 Self starter 40
02 Dynamo 20
03 Sender 15
04 Dial Indicator 10
05 Operating switch 10
06 Solenoid valve single 5
07 Solenoid valve double 5
08 Hydraulic pump 20
09 Search light 40
10 Navigation light 60
11 Different size fan belt 400
12 Clutch pack repair kit 15
13 Mobil, diesel, air filters 350
 Spare parts
01 Gear pump 15 Piston Assembly 29 Accumulator Pump
02 Fly wheel ring 16 Fly wheel ring 30 Water separator
03 Morse control 17 Liner 31 Worm wheel pinion
04 Morse control cable 18 Overhauling Gasket kit 32 Cross bearing small
05 Clutch disk 19 Nozzle 33 Rocker finger
06 Bevel Gear Pinion 20 Plunger 34 Cutting shaft small
07 Water Pump 21 Delivery Valve 35 Turbo charger
08 Rotor 22 High pressure pipe 36 Cross bearing large
09 Input shaft 23 Propeller fan 37 Armature
10 Bearing 24 Propeller fan shaft 38 Cutting shaft large
11 Oil seal 25 Radiator 39 Forward magnet switch
12 Oil Pump 26 Gearbox sender 40 Bendix pinion
13 Main big end bearing 27 Piston ring 41 Contact switch
14 Connecting rod 28 Hydraulic hose pipe # Other items ……..
 Knowing the spare parts Links
http://www.machineryspaces.com

• How an Engine Starter Motor Works

https://youtu.be/Sf6LqYBLljs
• How does an Alternator Works
https://youtu.be/tiKH48EMgKE
• How Engine Lubrication System Works
https://youtu.be/mmmcj53TNic
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