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(By Kamal Hossain, Chief Engineer) (a) Explain how lubricating oil can be tested onboard. Answer: L.O can be tested on board by using Maker’s supplied test kit , which can give the result whether it is safe for further use or not. For L.O test , sample oil must drawn out from correct point , …
(By Kamal Hossain, Chief Engineer) Q. (a) Explain why regular testing of water in auxiliary boiler is advisable (b) How to take correct sample (c) Discuss what factors are necessary when measured value differ appreciably from desired value in each test. (d) Give reasons for the situation when alkalinity is found to have fallen unaccountably. …
(By Kamal Hossain, Chief Engineer) SOLAS REGULATION & REQUIREMENTS FOR STEERING GEAR Steering gear compartment must be separated from machinery spaces and readily assessable. Every ship shall be provided with main steering gear and auxiliary steering gear. The failure of one of them must not render the another one operation. Relief valves shall be fitted …
(By Kamal Hossain, Chief Engineer) It is complete failure of the UMS, bridge control and data logging system has failed and the main engine is needed to run on manual control and monitoring. (a) State with reasons six main items of data, which require to be monitored and recorded manually. (b) Explain how a watch …
Servicing a motor effected/washed by seawater: Cut out power supply by circuit breaker & taking out fuse. Mark & disconnect supply wire. Took Megger reading & recorded. Take out the motor, open up & dismantle. (Make sure marking on both cover & body) Clean and wash with warm fresh water.( About 180′ F) Cover by …
Boiler Safety Valves protect the boiler from over pressurisation. As per the requirements, at least two safety valves should be fitted to the boiler and both are mounted on a common manifold with a single connection to the boiler. Boiler with super heater, normally three safety valves are fitted; two to the boiler drum and one …
Requirements of CO2 Room: In CO2 flooding system, carbon dioxide bottles are placed in a separate room. The requirements for location, accessibility, use and ventilation of CO2 storage spaces as per IMO are: Spaces for storage of cylinders or tanks for extinguishing gas should not be used for other purposes. These spaces should not be …
Fire Hose: At least one fire hose for each of the hydrants and hose shall be used only for extinguishing fires and testing purposes. (Passenger Ship) One for each 30m length of ship and one spare, but not less than 5 in all. (Cargo Ship = or > 1000GT) and ship carrying dangerous goods shall be …
Certificates onboard: 1.Certificate of Registry 2. International Tonnage Certificate 3. International Load Line Certificate 4. International Load Line Exemption Certificate 5. Certificates for Master, Officers and Ratings 6. Derating or Derating Exemption Certificate 7. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 8. International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate 9. International Safety Management Certificate, SMC 10. International Medical Certificate …
OIL RECORD BOOK: Entries to be made in Oil Record Book as per MARPOL Annex I Requirements: Oil Record Book: PART – 1 (MARPOL Annex I Regulation 17): Entries: Ballasting or Cleaning of fuel oil tanks Discharge of dirty ballast or cleaning water from fuel oil tanks Collection , Transfer and disposal of oil residues …