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What is a crucial pre-start procedure to carry out after overhauling a crosshead type diesel engine?
What is a crucial pre-start procedure to carry out after overhauling a crosshead type diesel engine?
- Close all air space drain cocks
- Do not engaged turning gear
- Closed starting air valves
- Open starting air valves (correct)
What negative effect can occur from prolonged operation of a diesel engine at lower than normal designed operating temperature?
What negative effect can occur from prolonged operation of a diesel engine at lower than normal designed operating temperature?
- Increase power output
- Eliminate fuel rack
- Decrease lube oil viscosity
- Cause sulfuric acid formation (correct)
Which behavior indicates a positive organizational culture according to the text?
Which behavior indicates a positive organizational culture according to the text?
- Obedient and uncomplaining
- Competitive and perfectionist
- Proactive and caring with one another (correct)
- Powerful and oppositional
If the relieving officer is not fit for the watch duties, what is the recommended course of action for the duty engineer officer?
If the relieving officer is not fit for the watch duties, what is the recommended course of action for the duty engineer officer?
What immediate steps should be taken by the duty watch-keeping engineer in the event of a fire?
What immediate steps should be taken by the duty watch-keeping engineer in the event of a fire?
What could happen if the cooling water system of a diesel engine operates at below the normal designed temperature for a prolonged period?
What could happen if the cooling water system of a diesel engine operates at below the normal designed temperature for a prolonged period?
Who can demand the engine log book for inspection?
Who can demand the engine log book for inspection?
What type of tank is used on board to collect dirty water from basins and sinks in port?
What type of tank is used on board to collect dirty water from basins and sinks in port?
What is the systematic application of management system policies, procedures, and practices to analyze, evaluate, and control environmental risk called?
What is the systematic application of management system policies, procedures, and practices to analyze, evaluate, and control environmental risk called?
Who is responsible for ensuring the engine log book is kept up to date?
Who is responsible for ensuring the engine log book is kept up to date?
What is the primary purpose of collecting dirty water from basins and sinks in sewage tanks?
What is the primary purpose of collecting dirty water from basins and sinks in sewage tanks?
Where is the safest place to do hot work in the engine room?
Where is the safest place to do hot work in the engine room?
What type of propeller is generally used for high powered ship?
What type of propeller is generally used for high powered ship?
Which of the engine check list listed below should the engineering officer pay attention to, as a daily scheduled task?
Which of the engine check list listed below should the engineering officer pay attention to, as a daily scheduled task?
What safety precautions should be observed by the crew while working around machinery in an engine room?
What safety precautions should be observed by the crew while working around machinery in an engine room?
If a ballast pump has a capacity of 200 gallons per minute and is 100% efficient, how long will it take to fill a ballast tank with 68.5 long tons of seawater?
If a ballast pump has a capacity of 200 gallons per minute and is 100% efficient, how long will it take to fill a ballast tank with 68.5 long tons of seawater?
What information is not required for the relieving officer to satisfy themselves prior to taking over the engineering watch?
What information is not required for the relieving officer to satisfy themselves prior to taking over the engineering watch?
How would you indicate an acceptable equipment in processingbilge stops for overboard discharge?
How would you indicate an acceptable equipment in processingbilge stops for overboard discharge?
Which of the following is not entered in the engine log book by watchkeeping engineers?
Which of the following is not entered in the engine log book by watchkeeping engineers?
What is an indication of air trapped in the hydraulic liners of a steering system?
What is an indication of air trapped in the hydraulic liners of a steering system?
What is the function provided by the crankcase ventilation system on some diesel engine?
What is the function provided by the crankcase ventilation system on some diesel engine?
What is an important aspect of maintaining safe engineering watch?
What is an important aspect of maintaining safe engineering watch?
Who provides special instructions relating to the operation of the ship’s systems and machinery?
Who provides special instructions relating to the operation of the ship’s systems and machinery?
What is the correct sequence of actions to be taken in case of a fire?
What is the correct sequence of actions to be taken in case of a fire?
What could cause foaming of the oil in a refrigeration compressor crankcase?
What could cause foaming of the oil in a refrigeration compressor crankcase?
Why might a crew fall while working aloft?
Why might a crew fall while working aloft?
What is the main goal of managing emergencies?
What is the main goal of managing emergencies?
At which level is the function of maintaining a safe engineering watch performed?
At which level is the function of maintaining a safe engineering watch performed?
What is the potential consequence of a compressor suction pressure suddenly increasing?
What is the potential consequence of a compressor suction pressure suddenly increasing?
