CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 6 Q2

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What action should the OIC-EW avoid in coastal or congested waters?

A) Engaging in high-priority repairs that reduce propulsion availability

D) Alerting bridge personnel of any abnormal conditions

C) Keeping systems ready for immediate response

B) Increasing monitoring of critical systems

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When navigating through coastal or congested waters, what is a primary duty of the OIC-EW?

B) Maintain readiness for rapid propulsion response

A) Focus only on scheduled maintenance tasks

C) Reduce engine monitoring to prevent system overload

D) Ignore bridge communications

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Which of the following actions is appropriate for the OIC-EW when the vessel is anchored in an open roadstead?

D) Fully power down the main engine

A) Reduce watch frequency to minimum levels

B) Increase monitoring of weather and sea conditions

C) Ignore any anchor watch communications from the deck

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At anchor, what is the OIC-EW’s responsibility if there is a sudden change in weather conditions?

A) Power down the emergency systems

B) Notify the bridge and ensure readiness for immediate engine start-up

C) Dismiss any reports from the anchor watch

D) Begin non-essential maintenance tasks

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In congested waters, which of the following should the OIC-EW prioritize?

D) Reduce fuel supply to the main engine

C) Allow non-essential personnel in the engine room

B) Maintain close communication with the bridge for maneuvering updates

A) Begin major repairs

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When a vessel is anchored in an open roadstead, what should the OIC-EW focus on according to STCW requirements?

A) Routine monitoring of engine systems

C) Maintaining propulsion machinery in a partially ready state

D) Ignoring any external communications

B) Complete shutdown of all machinery

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