- Describe the immediate action that should be taken in the event of EACH of the following occurring, stating a possible consequence if the action is not carried out:
(a) a high pressure fuel leak on the main engine;(4)
(b) severe vibration from the main engine;(3)
(c) high cooling water temperature alarm on generator engine.(3)
(a) Explain what is meant by the term Machinery Abstract.(4)
(b) List SIX items which would be recorded in a typical Machinery Abstract.(6)
- (a) With reference to ship construction, define a bulkhead.(2)
(b) State the functions of bulkheads.(8)
- Describe the functions of a watertight bulkhead. (10)
- State the purpose of infra red photography, explaining where it could be used as part of a condition monitoring programme.(10)
6.(a) State SIX advantages of controllabe pitch propellers.(6)
(b) State FOUR disadvantages of controllable pitch propellers.(4)