Superintendent and his "home" on the sea

In the Yellow Sea of China, the 10,000-ton giant ship "MV luckin " ( anonym) is sailing. Deep in the engine room, diesel engines roar, and pipelines crisscross, the going-to-retire superintendent, Alone Ma ( anonym)  is busy  to inspect various equipment. For 38 years, he has dedicated most of his life to the ocean shipping, rising from a marine apprentice to chief engineer. The engine room with him is no longer a workplace, but a cozy home on sea.

Thirty-eight years ago, the young Alone Ma has went on his career path of engine care on the sea which is motivated by his the love and passion for ship equipment . At that time, he is empty brain , learn by doing on every details of engine , such as disassembling machines, memorizing parts name, and learn its work principles. His hands became calloused, while he understood characteristic of engine.

As a superintendent , Alone Ma has fully understanding on that engine room was full of precision equipment, they are driving force of ship , it is important asset for ship owner and nothing important than  perfect technical skills on managing these equipment. He has coped with every repair and emergency task,  he abd his colleagues stay in the engine room to perform high standards of job to empower engine. Once, while the ship was sailing, the main generator suddenly began to vibrate sharply. Alone immediately led a team to do site check, and based on years of experience, he quickly identified that a critical component was worn out. He and his colleagues worked for over ten hours , overcoming numerous difficulties, to replace the worn part and resolve the problem.

Over the years, shipping technology has refreshed rapidly. From previous mechanical maintenance to current intelligent management systems, Alone keeps on learning by doing. He understand that if he don't keep up, and he will fall behind. New technologies can better ensure the ship safety,and the more you learn, the more at safe  sailing of ship.

Alone not only good at job skill in handling engine but also the key figure in the overall engineering on ship. Once, at anchor, after routine cylinder maintenance on the main engine, it failed to start during testing. He quickly gathered the engineers, calmly analyzed the situation, and worked tirelessly for several hours until they finally identified and resolved the problem, successfully starting the main engine and ensuring the ship's safe operation. The engine room team came from all over the country, and initially, their different culture background, language barrier  inevitably led to friction in performing job. Alone treats team members from home and abroad as family members , we share and to support each other. At work, he motivate team members to share experiences; in life, he take care of them as taking care on engine in manner of patience and love; Through his effort , he lead the team in open and high productivity.

Alone takes great importance on safety operation. He immediately points out if any violations of safety regulations. He often emphasizes safety compliance, he views that an accident could have unimaginable consequences, affecting the lives of everyone on board.

At time of going to retirement, Alone has complexity feelings. Thirty-eight years on  sea have brought him moments of homesickness, fear of storms, and loneliness, but above all, there is more reluctance to leave his job. He contributes his young to middle age time to ship engines , make sure safety sailing and ROI of ship owners. Even after I retire, he is strong connection with colleagues and vast ocean.

When addressing the development of the shipping industry, his eyes still shining. He views that green, low-carbon, and intelligent ships are trendy, and  digital technology was reshaping the industry ecosystem, new generation of superintendents still has heavy task to open their magnificent voyage on  exploring the blue ocean.

Alone is going to retire, but he knows that his strong connection with the sea, the ship, and these brothers is remains always in his heart and memory.