Marias (AO 57) - Naval Cruise Book

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Zkird ' DMsioH - : H. Hudgins, ETGSN V. Jackson, GMG2

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Second ' Division E. Emond, SN THE MED IN JANUARY. S. Randle, SN

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Sngimcmg Departmeftt LCDR J. C. CURTIS, JR. Engineering Officer LTJGS. W. WHITE C R Division Officer ENS F. E. ROGERS A E Division Officer Many complex requirements ore involved in keeping the Marias continuously on the move servicing the Fleet. The Engineering Department plays an important role in this mission. Day and night, in port and at sea, the constant whirr of machinery signifies the fact that men are always on the job. Power, energy, repair and service all fall under their scope of work, tiarnessing the steam manu- factured and supplied by the fireroom, the engineroom converts it into the power necessary to run the ship. Electricity generated aboard ship serves every space with light and energy. Without technicians to handle repairs of worn equipment, a ship could not continue to perform its duties. There are no problems here, however, for engineering has many qualified men. The worn main steam line below cargo deck, the upkeep of the winches used during fueling operations, and several repairs to the JP-5 pumps and lines cite a few instances where the necessary repairs were accom- plished due to close work between divisions. Rebricking boilers is a large task usually performed in a shipyard or by a repair ship, but it was accomplished by our own personnel. Teamwork and professional pride may explain the efficient manner in which we have served Marias and helped fulfill her purpose on this deployment. After many long days at sea and many long hours of work, the Engineerina Department can feel proud, for they deserve credit for a job ' ' Well Done . S. CENOSKY, SPCM Acting B M Division Officer