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General |
| Q.Starting from a cold ship, the emergency generator is running flash the ship up to full away |
| Q.Describe the location of General alarm push buttons in the engineroom |
| Q. Talk through an engineroom walkround on your last vessel |
Steering gear |
| Q. Describe the emergency steering procedure on you last vessel |
| Q. Describe the steering gear fitted to your last vessel - for electro hydraulic plant he may be interested in the power supply |
| Q. What is special about the overload protection for the steering gear motors Short Circuit protection and were appropriate-single phase protection is fitted. In addition instead of overcurrent protection an Overload alarm is fitted set to operate at not less than twive normal running current. |
| Q. Describe the steering gear tests before leaving port |
| Q. Describe the workings of the steering gear hunting gear- including protection for heavy sea effects on the rudder. |
| Q describe the daily checks you make on the steering gear |
| Q Describe the effects of air in the steering gear ( if you have hydraulic telemotors system - the effects of air in this) |
Bilge systems |
| Q. Describe the restrictions for pumping bilge water with respect to you last vessel (be aware of latest M-Notices) |
| Q. What checks are made on the operation of the Bilge separator |
| Q. Describe the procedure for pumping bilges |
| Q. What alarms and shutdowns are fitted |
| Q what special provision is made for evacuating the bilges i.e emergency suctions/pumps including cargo areas. |
| Q. Give likely causes to poor pumping performance of the bilge system |
Fuel system |
| Q. Sketch and describe the fuel system on your last vessel |
| Q. What safety devices, alarms and shut downs are fitted |
| Q. What problems would be cause by over/under heating of the fuel ( Heavy or marine fuel oil only) |
| Q. Describe the procedure for changing over form Heavy to Diesel and vice versa - Be very, very careful here as it is not as easy as what it sounds !! |
| Q. Describe the effects of water contamination, what are the likely sources, how would you rectify the problem |
| Q. What protection is there against fuel leakage |
| Q. Describe the procedure for transfer/ loading of bunkers |
Cooling water |
| Q. Sketch and describe the system fitted to your last vessel |
| Q. What safety devices, alarms and shut downs are fitted |
| Q. Describe the cooling water treatment, testing , expected results, effects of under/over treatment |
| Q. What temperature regulation was fitted on the fresh water system, what are the effects of under/over cooling on the plant |
Power generation |
| Q. Describe the power generation plant fitted to your last vessel |
| Q. Describe the method of running up the prime mover ( steam and/or motor)- you may be asked about the protection devices fitted as well as any routing testing done and daily checks |
| Q. Describe the method of synchronising a generator on to a live board |
| Q. What are the effects of putting a generator on to a live board, what is the protection against this. |
| Q. Describe the protection devices fitted on the main bus bars and distribution circuits |
| Q. what provision is there for electrical supply following failure of the main generation plant |
| Q. Where are the location of emergency 24v lighting. |
Fixed fire fighting and protection |
| Q. What daily checks are carried out on the fire and smoke detection equipment - this is not as easy as it appears. |
| Q. Describe the location of fire and smoke detection heads |
| Q. Describe the different types of smoke and fire detection equipment fitted to your last vessel |
| Q. What is the procedure following the activation of a smoke /fire detector -- or general alarm |
| Q. Describe the workings of certain types of detector- you would be very unlucky to get this one |
| Q Describe the various fire protection systems fitted to your last vessel |
| Q. Describe the procedure before release of the bulk Fire fighting system into the machinery space |
| Q. What type of portable extinguisher would be used on ---- fire ( fill in the blank) |
| Q. describe the testing, refilling procedure for various portable fire fighting devices |
| Q. Describe the testing procedure of the bulk fixed fire fighting installation |
| Q. Describe the dangers of having combination Bilge/ Ballast/ Fire fighting pumps |
| Q. Describe the testing and requirements of the emergency fire fighting system on your last vessel |
Boilers |
| Q. Describe the safety devices fitted to a boiler |
| Q. describe your routine checks |
| q. describe the blowdown procedure for a gauge glass- very common question |
| Q. Describe the procedure for flashing the boiler |
| Q. Describe the effects of insufficient/ too much air supply |
| Q. Describe the Requirements for testing of boiler/ feed water. |
| Q. Describe the procedure for testing of boiler/Feed water- give expected results |
| q. what are the effects of over/under chemical dosing |
| Q. What are the safety precautions when dealing with boiler chemicals |
| Q. Describe the procedure for testing boiler safety valves |
| Q. Describe the Boiler mountings fitted on you last vessel |
| Q. What are the dangers of lighting a boiler without proper purging |
| Q. Describe a furnace inspection carried out on your last vessel |
| Q. Describe the procedure for blowing soot. How often carried out |
| Q. What are the effects of insufficient soot blow |
| Q. describe your action when dealing with an uptake ( economiser fire) |
| Q. Describe your actions when dealing with a windbox fire |
| Q. Describes your action in the event of insufficient feed water generation capacity. - really a class two question but he may require you to demonstrate a knowledge of water consumption with the plant. |
Main engine-Steam Turbine |
| Q. Describe the safety devices fitted |
| Q. describe the routine checks carried out |
| Q. Describe the procedure for preparing and shutting down the engine prior to and after sailing |
| Q. Explain the need for warming through |
| Q. describe the need for turning the engine when on stand-by |
| Q. Describe the effects of insufficient/too much gland steams supply |
| Q. Describe the effects of loss of condenser vacuum |
| Q. Describe the effects of salt water leakage into the condenser |
| Q. Describe the effects of operating the vessel with a partially shut throttling valve - ALmost certainly class two only |
| Q. Explain the reasons for and effects of boiler carryover |
| Q. Describe the consequences of operating the plant with too high/ Low superheat temperature |
| Q. describe the need for boiler steam superheating |
Main engine-Diesel( some of these may be asked in regard to diesel generators fitted to vessels you have sailed on. |
| Q. Describe the safety devices fitted |
| Q. describe the routine checks carried out |
| Q. Explain the need for pre-heating by heating the jacket water |
| Q. Describe the procedure for preparing and shutting down the engine prior to and after sailing |
| Q. describe the need for turning the engine when preparing the engine |
| Q. Describe a crankcase/Scavenge inspection |
| Q. Describe the effects of under/over cylinder lubrication- slow speed |
| Q. describe your action when dealing when dealing with a scavenge fire |
| Q. describe your action when dealing with an uptake ( economiser) fire |
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