EOOW Flashcards
Describe the procedures to be observed when taking over the responsibility for the engine-room, on a ship that is
operating under UMS conditions (8)
• Firstly, inform the bridge that the engine-room is occupied, and take the engine-room alarm system off, of UMS mode.
• Read the engine-room log, that the UMS duty engineer previous had completed. Refer to previous log entries, if unsure to ascertain any unsafe or undesirable trends that may be occurring with the plant.
• Make known any new or outstanding, chief-engineer standing orders. Also, make a check of any planned
maintenance jobs that require immediate attention.
• Once satisfied with, logs, day or night books, standing order and job sheets take a round of the engine- room. Checking all running machinery and tank levels, sump levels, prop-shaft bearing oil levels if applicable
and bilge levels.
• Drain settling and service tanks of water, check purifier operation possibly carry out a manual sludge cycle.
• Check the auxiliary boiler for sufficient water level, if unsure blow through the gauge glass. Check the
working pressure, and for general abnormalities.
• Drain the main starting air bottles, and the service air bottle. Check the compressor sumps for correct oil levels; check the pressure in the air reservoirs.
• Check the generators, running correctly any leakage. Check the lubricating oil level in the sumps.
• Make note of any findings in the daybook, and record within the engine-room log.
State with reasons, eight areas or items which should be checked by the duty engineer before taking over the watch
(8)
8)
• Engine Room Logs
• Alarm Record
• Planned Maintenance Schedule
• Standing Orders
• Physical condition of outgoing watch keeper is he/she well
• Fuel oil storage tanks, level, temperature drain of water
• Lubrication sump levels and temperature
• Structural condition
- Outline a safe procedure for final daily Watch keeping checks of an engine-room which is designated UMS (8)
- Outline a safe procedure for final daily Watch keeping checks of an engine-room which is designated UMS (8)
• Inform bridge or any other responsible personnel of entry into E/R, enter time of entry into log book
• Follow C/E standing orders
• With the dead man alarm system activated a full tour of the engine-room and machinery spaces must be conducted
• All sump levels must be checked for correct level
• All running plant must be checked for safe and correct condition (Temps, Pressures, Heat, Power, Noise)
• Fuel service tanks should be topped off
• Bilges and bilge wells should be inspected and drained
• All standby plant, fire pumps and emergency generator must be placed in Auto, Remote or Standby controls for immediate activation
• Boiler pressure, feed tank level, observation tank
• All header tanks hydraulic, lubricating oil and water should be topped off
• Check all alarm history
• All watertight doors closed
• Phone bridge before leaving engine room to tell them ship will be UMS and engine room unmanned and dead
man will be de-activated & alarm system put to UMS (duty engineer cabin) & bridge
• If you find any abnormalities inform chief engineer or 2nd engineer
• Inform the bridge if watch keeping stay to be extended
- Describe the procedure for taking over an engine-room watch (8)
• Make Yourself known to the duty watch-keeper and have a verbal discussion of his/her watch events, what he or she has done, any problems
• Once taken over inform the bridge-keeper that you are now on watch, and take a read of ER alarm scroll, work book and log book
• Make known the chief engineers standing orders, as well as any outstanding jobs or other notices
• Familiarise yourself with the current status of all running plant, via the ER display along with current electrical and main engine loads
• Take a tour of the engine-room, physically checking all running plant for abnormal noise temperature, vibration or smell.
• Check all sump levels and tank levels
• Check the settling and service tanks, drain off any water
• Check the boiler water level and steam pressure
• Check the air pressure within the starting air receivers and drain, check the compressor oil level
• Check the main engine for abnormal noise or misfire
• Check the generator engines for abnormal noise, misfire
• Check the general condition of all systems, leaks on pipelines glands, bilge levels and what fluid is in them
• Make a note of any findings within the engine-room log, carry out any planned maintenance or watch duties
As an Engineer Officer of the Watch, explain how to safely carry out the complete bunkering operations of a ship
(8)
• Ensure that the Chief Engineer and Master are notified before commencing the connection of the bunker line.
• Establish a means of communication between the bunker-barge, shore persons or road tanker. Making sure
to understand the stop and start commands, and emergency stops procedures. Establish a permanent means of communication. All communications should be in English
• Make sure to plug all scuppers and deck drains, post no smoking posters and bunker information signs.
• Complete the vessels bunker checklist, and associated company papers related to bunkering operations and ensure that all stop start times are recorded, as well as the time the bunker manifold was connected in the
vessels logs.
• Sound all tanks and verify that there is space for the required loading, ensure that the bunker firm also verify the amount of fuel they are to discharge.
• Set up all SOPEP equipment around the bunker station so that it may be readily available by any persons, along with firefighting equipment at the bunker station. Make sure also to have fitted prior to the connection of the manifold or reducers a sample connection for fuel sample collection.
• Set up communications onboard the vessel, and ensure that the bunker station is operated at all times, that the person (if not yourself at all times) understands the entire procedure. If available, have someone, in radio contact on hand to sound the tanks to which the fuel is destined whilst the operation is underway.
• Connect the bunker line, with reducers, as required and new approved gaskets make sure that the line is air tested prior to any fuel transfer to prove soundness of the bunker connections. When all papers, preparation and briefing are complete. Chief Engineer and Master happy with the situation the transfer
may begin at the lowest possible rate, all lines should be checked for leaks and the tanks sounded. Once happy the agreed delivery backpressure may be met.
• Once the bunker transfer is complete ensure that, the lines a fully blown through prior to disconnection, also that the correct quantity of fuel has be received. Check also the quality of fuel, observe any frothing.
Fill out all official logs and the oil record book, with correct times, dates and location.
• Once the bunker line is stowed on the bunker vessel, and the blank plate securely fastened to the bunker connection, scuppers may be removed.
State the precautions to prevent oil spillages during bunkering (16)
• SOPEP Kits
• Scuppers
• Drip Trays
• Check hose conditions
• Overflow tank empty
• Regular sounding of tanks
• Make sure new gasket
• Check couplings
- List eight actions to be taken by the Engineer Officer of the Watch to ensure the safe passage of the vessel
through an area of heavy weather (8)
• Ensure that all bilge wells are empties sufficiently
• Ensure that all watertight doors are closed
• Ensure that all heavy items are securely stowed and lashed
• Ensure that any chemicals, noxious liquids, flammable or otherwise are stored correctly and securely
• Stop all maintenance work, stow all tools and parts securely
• Ensure all tanks are sufficiently full
• Sufficient water within boiler and boiler system to compensate for rolling
• Sufficient lubricating oil within machinery sumps and service tanks
• All tank vents on deck covered with water-proof hoods
• Ensure that all external openings are securely closed
• All non-essential over-side discharges stopped and valves closed
- As the Engineer Officer of the Watch list eight reasons for calling the Chief Engineer Officer (8)
- As the Engineer Officer of the Watch list eight reasons for calling the Chief Engineer Officer (8)
• Change of ships speed
• Any fault to which you are unsure of the action to take
• Fire
• Catastrophic failure of any piece of plant or system
• Abnormal plant behaviour, noise, vibration or heat
• Oil mist detector activation
• Serious injury, fatality or missing crew person
• Structural damage to the vessel such as engine-room flooding
- Explain the actions the engineer officer of the watch should take on discovering the lagging on the main engine
exhaust, within the funnel spaces is on fire (8)
- Explain the actions the engineer officer of the watch should take on discovering the lagging on the main engine
• Raise the nearest fire alarm call point
• Inform the chief engineer, bridge and inform them of the situation.
• Request that the engine is stopped, once stopped turn off auxiliary blowers, fuel supply and ER fans closing all
flaps also
• Start the emergency generator and fire pump, set up fire hoses around the area and start boundary cooling on
outside areas
• Block all turbocharger air inlets, and remove lagging
• Using flood quantities of water cool the area and attack the fire
• Start emergency bilge if levels increase beyond that of the bilge pump
- In the event of discovering a fire in the machinery space, list the actions to be taken after each of the following situations
a) Initially finding the fire (3)
a) Initially finding the fire (3)
• Raise the Alarm using the nearest alarm call point
• Isolate electrical and fuel supplies to affected area
• Attempt to tackle the fire if able to do so using portable appliance
- In the event of discovering a fire in the machinery space, list the actions to be taken after each of the following situations
b) Deciding that the fire has become too fierce to fight and that CO2 instillation is to be used (5)
• Evacuate the engine-room, carry out a head count, start emergency generator
• Stop all running machinery, shut all fuel supplies and stop mechanical ventilation
• Shut all fire flaps, fan flaps and fire dampers
• Set up boundary cooling outside ER, all persons to muster and be counted
• Upon order of master (or 2IC), Chief Engineer (or 2IC) to release CO2 system once all persons are counted for out
of machinery spaces
- In the event of discovering a fire in the machinery space, list the actions to be taken after each of the following situations
c) State four actions the Engineer Officer of the Watch would take on discovering a small oil fire in the engine-room bilge (4)
• Notify persons within engine-room, by shouting FIRE-FIRE-FIRE
• Use a portable foam fire extinguisher to smother the fire
• Remove any un-burnt oil, or combustible materials
• Cool any hot areas, using an ER hose or fire hose, log the incident
- In the event of discovering a fire in the machinery space, list the actions to be taken after each of the following situations
b) State four good watch-keeping practices that can help such fires mentioned in (10a) from occurring (4)
• Cleaning any oil spillages up immediately
• Removing oily rags from sounding pipes
• No smoking, naked lights or non-approved working lamps within the machinery spaces (no sparks)
• Regular inspection of, fuel lines, pumps and valves for signs of leakage onto hot parts
• Good watch keeping practices
d) The water level in the engine-room bilge is rising faster than can be contained by the bilge pump;
• Raise the alarm using the engineers call system; notify bridge and chief engineer of the situation.
• Close all watertight doors as a precaution
• Upon order throttle the sea suction valve and open fully the bilge injection valve
• Start the emergency generator, ensuring there is sufficient fuel reserve
• Monitor the situation, checking outside ER compartments for flooding, attempt to stem the flow of water if source is found
d) The water level in the engine-room bilge is rising faster than can be contained by the bilge pump;
b. What features are provided in the engine-room pumping systems to deal with the situation
outlined in (11a) (3)
• Emergency bilge Injection valve, direct bilge suction via large bore pipe-work without strainers
• Main sea water pumps (largest pumps such as ballast) are able to take suction from this for direct
discharge
• Main seawater pumps are supplied from the EMGEN
State four legal documents which are found in the engine-room (4)
• Oil record book
• Engine-room log book
• Sewage Management log
• Engine-room tank sounding log
b) State the procedure to be carried out if you found nobody in the engine-room when taking over a watch (4)
• Inform the bridge and chief engineer that the person is not to be found inform them you are about to
search the engine-room
• Check for log entries the last date and time
• Tour the engine-room searching the regular spaces
• Return to the control room and await further instruction
- As EOOW explain how to safely transfer large quantities of fuel from double bottom tanks to storage tanks at much
higher level in the ship (12)
• Speak to C/E and also to bridge (C/M) as stability of the ship will be affected
• Sound both tanks (Double bottom & Storage tank)
• Make sure the tank temperature of storage tank is correct (Open steam if needed to get right temperature)
• Line up all correct valves
• Make sure no ballast operations are on-going (Bridge will make you aware of this)
• Make sure you comply with the SMS checklist (With regards to transferring fuel)
• Start the fuel transfer pump (Usually a screw type pump)
During
• Monitor flow rate & running amps of pumps
• Routine sounding of tanks are required
• Drain the receiving tank (Storage tank) if possible of any water
Completion
• Shut off fuel transfer pump
• Close all necessary valves
• Sound tanks
• Inform the bridge transfer is complete
• Record all data in the oil record book
b) State who should be informed before the commencement of the fuel oil transfer in 2a
Check with the mate or cargo officer as the ships stability will be affected
