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Good morning. My name is Wilfred Geier. I work on the W.E. Richer,
a science ship in the Pacific Region.
I have been there for three years. My role as a marine engineering mechanic on the W.E. Ricker consists
in monitoring and repairing the whole machinery that is found
on this ship and in maintaining communication with the head mechanic and deck officers.
I begin my day by checking all engine rooms
to ensure that everything goes well, that everything is ok before taking over engine rooms.
I then talk with the first engineer and together with him,
I describe all the work that we will have to do during the day.
During my 12 hours of work, I have to make regular rounds
to be sure that all pressures and temperatures are correct
and I remain in touch with the head mechanic and all staff members.
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I am truly happy that I began my career with the CCG on the W.E. Ricker,
, a science ship among the oldest vessels in the Coast Guard fleet.
As such, we have older machines that need more maintenance.
I was able to see and to understand how these machines are working,
how systems can function without electronic systems.
For example, this ship is equipped with an Akasaka engine and I think
that nobody ever saw one of these engines still in operation.
I consider that it was really important to see how it is inside.
I studied at the CCG College in the maritime mechanic program.
have also chosen the marine engineering program. This is an intensive 4-month program, but I am happy to be here.
I was very glad to begin my career on the W.E. Ricker, a science ship
in the Pacific Region. I am also truly happy to be working with a really dynamic team.
We work on the whole west coast where we can admire truly wonderful scenery.
I could not imagine the CCG otherwise.