EK Motor Oct 2021 (Q8)

While operating in heavy weather the main engine loses power and misfires. Investigation shows considerable quantities of water in fuel (a) As Chief Engineer Officer, explain the immediate actions which should be taken to ensure safe operation of the ship (6) (b) State, with reason, the possible sources of water entering the fuel storage, handling and supply system (5) (c) As Chief Engineer Officer, write the standing orders that would be issued with respect to operation of the fuel storage, handling and supply system (5)

Fuel oil & system

Oct 2021 (Q8)