CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 9 Q3

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Why is it important to inform the relieving officer about the location of the vessel at sea?

D) To help them prepare for meal schedules

B) To ensure they understand the engine load and potential challenges related to the vessel's position

C) To inform them about nearby ports

A) To allow them to update the navigation systems

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Which of the following is crucial to convey about the vessel’s power distribution system during the handover?

C) The color coding of cables

A) The scheduled power outages for maintenance

B) The status of the current electrical load and any isolated circuits

D) The power consumption of the crew cabins

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Why might the experience and qualifications of personnel influence the composition of the engineering watch?

B) Because experience and qualifications ensure that staff are capable of handling emergencies and routine operations

D) Because experience determines the need for rest breaks

A) Because qualified personnel are less costly

C) Because unqualified personnel prefer lighter workloads

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What must be conveyed to the relieving officer about alarms and the alarm system during the watch handover?

A) The frequency of alarm checks

C) The color of the alarm indicators

B) Any currently active alarms or bypassed alarms

D) The types of sounds associated with each alarm

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Which of the following is a key criterion for determining the composition of the engineering watch?

B) The operational condition of machinery

D) The dining schedule on board

C) The time zone of the vessel's location

A) The crew's recreational preferences

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What information regarding ongoing maintenance should be conveyed to the relieving officer during the watch handover?

D) The estimated time for future maintenance

B) Details of any ongoing or recently completed maintenance tasks

C) The number of maintenance personnel on board

A) The specific spare parts inventory

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Which of the following items of information should be conveyed to the relieving officer before taking over the engineering watch?

A) Details of any planned crew meals

C) The scheduled entertainment programs

D) The crew rotation schedule

B) The current operational status of main and auxiliary machinery

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Which of the following should also be communicated to the relieving officer?

A) The upcoming engine inspection report

D) The quantity of food supplies onboard

C) The daily water consumption by the crew

B) The bilge and ballast tank levels

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Which of the following would NOT typically influence the engineering watch composition?

C) The qualifications of available personnel

B) The availability of spare parts in the storeroom

A) The anticipated workload of machinery

D) The vessel’s operating conditions

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How does the vessel’s location and operating conditions impact the engineering watch composition?

C) The location determines the meal timing on board

D) The operating condition affects only the deck crew

B) Harsh or challenging environmental conditions may require additional watchkeepers

A) Different regions require different licenses

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