Tag: #chiefengineerofficer

  • EK Motor Oct 2021 (Q8)

    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…

  • EK General Jul 2019 (Q7)

    EK General Jul 2019 (Q7)

    Explain the legal, administrative and technical responsibilities of a Chief Engineer Officer. (10) Duties & watch-keeping Jul 2019 (Q7)

  • EK Motor Dec 2018 (Q2)

    EK Motor Dec 2018 (Q2)

    With reference to main engine crankcase explosions:   (a) Explain the sequence of events leading to a secondary crankcase explosion (6)   (b) As Chief Engineer Officer, explain how an engine should be managed in order to minimise the risk of a crankcase explosion and the effects of a crankcase explosion should one occur. (10) Dec 2018…

  • EK Motor Mar 2018 (Q7)

    EK Motor Mar 2018 (Q7)

    As Chief Engineer Officer, write a report to the engineering superintendent regarding failure of a four-stroke main engine, to complete a slow turning procedure and the discovery of water around a cylinder head gasket after the failed slow turning attempt.     The report must outline the possible cause of the problem and the steps taken to…