- With reference to the engine room log book:
(a) state THREE reasons for keeping such a log book;(6)
(b) state EACH of the following:
(i) the person responsible for its compilation;(1)
(ii) the interval at which it should be written up and signed;(1)
(iii) the procedure to be followed if a correction of entry is required;
(1)
(iv) the purpose of recording a general abstract for main and auxiliary engines.(1)
Engine Room Log Book
(a) Reasons for keeping such a log book (6 marks)
- To provide a continuous and permanent record of the operation, performance, and condition of machinery.
- To assist in fault finding, trend analysis, and planning of maintenance or repairs.
- To provide documentary evidence for owners, surveyors, classification societies, and legal authorities (e.g. in case of accidents, insurance, or disputes).
(b)
(i) Person responsible for its compilation (1 mark)
- The duty engineer/officer of the watch is responsible for making entries.
(ii) Interval at which it should be written up and signed (1 mark)
- At the end of each watch, with the entry signed by the engineer in charge.
(iii) Procedure to be followed if a correction of entry is required (1 mark)
- The incorrect entry should be ruled through with a single line, the correction written clearly, and the amendment initialled — no erasures permitted.
(iv) Purpose of recording a general abstract for main and auxiliary engines (1 mark)
- To summarise operational data such as running hours, fuel and oil consumption, performance, and defects for reference in maintenance planning, survey, and operational assessment.