Marine Engineering

In spite of taking all safety measures and following all correct procedures, sometimes unfortunate incidents do occur onboard a ship. These result in personal injuries and machinery damage. After every incident, investigations take place and insurance claims are raised. The insurance underwriters appoint damage surveyors who come on board and do their investigation. In the process of doing it, they ask for all the relevant documents. Suppose a main engine crankcase explosion has taken place on your ship in which the main engine was badly damaged and two engine room personnel suffered serious injuries. Now, you will have to present your vessel for subsequent inspections by P&I and H&M insurance companies. We will see step by step what all should be done after the incidence:- a. Take care of persons injured:- Since persons are seriously injured, give them first aid and ask for medical advice from a rescue center. Give the information to the owner and charterer and s...

When the alarm sounds, the engine speed must be reduced to slow and permission obtained from the bridge to stop the engine. Inform Chief Engineer. When an engine has stopped under alarm conditions under no circumstances must any doors or inspection windows be opened. Oil should continue to be circulated and sufficient time allowed for the hot spot to cool. The early opening of doors could cause an explosion due to the ingress of air. During cooling down period the engine room staff must keep clear of the side of the engine fitted with explosion doors. After a period of at least 20 minutes, stop L.O pump, cut off all air and engage turning gear. The access doors should then be opened and personal must keep clear of possible flames. Under no circumstances should naked lights be used nor should anyone be permitted to smoke. Examination should then take place for any squeezed out bearing metal or loose bearing metal in the crankcase. Heat disco...