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Maritime Engineering Operations and Safety

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What is the correct procedure to resume normal ME rpm when the stop valve to the fuel pump is closed?

Open the stop valve to the fuel pump and continue operating at reduced rpm.

Open the stop valve to the fuel pump and shut down the engine.

Close the stop valve to the fuel pump, then resume to normal ME rpm. (correct)

Close the stop valve to the fuel pump and continue operating at normal rpm.

What is the term for considering safety, urgency, and adequacy when operating and handling machinery in various situations?

Prioritization

Assertiveness

Situational awareness

Consideration (correct)

What is the primary purpose of telescopic pipes attached to water-cooled pistons in large slow-speed main propulsion diesel engines?

To overcome excessive crankcase pressure

To prevent excessive lube oil temperature

To allow piston cooling water to efficiently enter the piston despite its reciprocating motion (correct)

To prevent contamination of the cylinder cooling water with engine lube oil

What is the recommended action when unable to pump out the aft starboard engine room bilge well that is fouled with one foot of water over the top of the bilge well?

Remove the bilge manifold valve and attempt to back flush the line Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical safety precaution to observe when working around machinery in an engine room?

Not wearing jewelry and wearing safety shoes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of telescopic pipes in preventing engine lube oil contamination?

To prevent contamination of the cylinder cooling water with engine lube oil Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for purging a boiler furnace before lighting the burner?

To clear the furnace of any explosive gases Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important duty of a watchkeeping engineer while taking over a watch?

Know the safety of all crew including oneself Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a steam pressure reducing valve in a branch line?

To deliver steam at the correct pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is an indication of air trapped in the hydraulic lines of a steering system?

Erratic rudder response Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical temperature of the water in a medium temperature hot water system used in place of small auxiliary boilers?

280°F Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the center from which the ship's engine room is controlled in an automated engine?

Engineering control room (ECR) Signup and view all the answers