The Engineer's AI Playbook
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Automate Machinery Incident Reports
Turn rough logbook notes into a Superintendent-ready formal report and email draft in seconds.
Tools Required
- ChatGPT
- Logbook
The Prompt
Act as an experienced Chief Engineer on a commercial vessel. Your task is to draft a formal Machinery Incident Report for the Technical Superintendent. **Constraints & Style:** - Tone: Formal, objective, concise, and technical. - Terminology: Use standard maritime technical English. **Inputs:** - [Vessel Type]: - [Equipment Name]: - [Date/Time]: - [Symptoms]: - [Immediate Actions]: - [Root Cause]: **Output Structure:** 1. Executive Summary 2. Timeline of Events 3. Technical Analysis 4. Corrective Actions 5. Preventive Measures 6. Draft Email to Superintendent
Generate PMS Job Descriptions
Create detailed, safety-first maintenance procedures for your Planned Maintenance System (PMS) by pasting manual text.
Tools Required
- ChatGPT
- Manual PDF
The Prompt
Act as a Technical Superintendent. I need to create a new PMS (Planned Maintenance System) job for: [Equipment Name]. I will paste the text from the Manufacturer's Manual below. **Your Task:** Convert this raw text into a standard PMS Job Card format. **Output Format:** 1. **Job Title:** 2. **Frequency:** (Suggest based on text, e.g., 500 hrs) 3. **Safety Precautions:** (List specific PPE and isolation requirements) 4. **Tools Required:** 5. **Step-by-Step Procedure:** (Numbered, imperative verbs, e.g., 'Remove cover', 'Inspect seal') 6. **Acceptance Criteria:** (How do we know the job is done right?) **Here is the Manual Text:** [PASTE MANUAL TEXT HERE]
The 'Shore-Side' Email Polisher
Rewrite blunt or angry emails into diplomatic, corporate-safe messages for Superintendents or Charterers.
The Prompt
Act as a diplomatic Maritime Operations Manager. I need to send a difficult email to [Recipient: e.g., Technical Superintendent / Charterer]. **My Raw Thoughts (Draft):** [PASTE YOUR ROUGH DRAFT HERE] **Goal:** - Tone: Professional, firm but polite, collaborative. - Remove any aggression or blame. - Highlight that we are following best practices. - Request a clear decision/action from them. **Output:** Provide 3 versions: 1. Direct & Formal 2. Soft & Collaborative 3. 'Urgent Priority' style
5 Whys Root Cause Analyzer
Deep-dive into machinery failures. Force the AI to ask YOU questions to find the real root cause.
The Prompt
Act as a Senior Safety Investigator. We are conducting a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for a recent incident. **The Incident:** [DESCRIBE INCIDENT] **Your Role:** Guide me through the '5 Whys' technique. Do NOT just list the whys yourself. **Process:** 1. Ask me 'Why did this happen?' based on my previous answer. 2. Wait for my response. 3. Critique my answer (is it a root cause or just a symptom?). 4. Repeat until we reach the systemic root cause (training, procedure, design). Start by asking the first 'Why'.
Automate Fuel Analysis (SFOC)
Generate complex DAX formulas to calculate Specific Fuel Oil Consumption (SFOC) and Hull Slippage from raw Noon Report data.
Tools Required
The Prompt
Act as a Senior Marine Data Analyst. I have a raw 'Noon Report' dataset in Power BI with these columns: - [Date] - [Vessel Speed (knots)] - [Main Engine Cons (MT)] - [Distance (NM)] - [Engine Power (kW)] **Task:** Write the DAX formulas to calculate and visualize: 1. **SFOC (g/kWh):** The formula is (Fuel Cons * 1,000,000) / (Power * 24). 2. **Apparent Slip (%):** Formula using Propeller Pitch (assume 5.4m) and RPM. 3. **Fuel Efficiency:** Tons per Mile. **Output:** Provide the clean DAX code for these 3 measures, and suggest a 'Trend Analysis' visual to show performance degradation over time.