Condition
In an approved simulator, in the laboratory, or aboard a ship and given access a main propulsion diesel engine.
| Behavior |
Standard |
| The student will: |
During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum: |
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Line Up and Start seawater system
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Check:
- pump is operating
- saltwater temperature control on automatic
- saltwater pump control on automatic
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Line up and Start low temperature freshwater cooling system
|
Check:
- verify cooling supply to operating equipment
- LTFW temperature control on automatic
- LTFW pump control on automatic
|
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Line up and Start piston cooling system
|
Check:
- piston cooling tank level
- cooling water temperature, heat if necessary
|
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Line up and Start high temperature freshwater cooling system
|
Check:
- verify cooling supply to operating equipment
- htfw temperature control on automatic
- htfw pump control on automatic
|
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Line up and Start injector cooling system
|
Check:
- injector coolant expansion tank level
- injector coolant temperature
- pump on auto
- secure heating when temperature reaches 60°c
|
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Line up and Start main lube oil system
|
Check:
- sufficient sump level
- oil temperature, heat if necessary
- cylinder day tank filled
- lube oil cooler lined up
- oil temperature control on auto
- standby pump on auto
- crosshead pump running
|
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Line up and Start stern tube lube oil system
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Check:
- tank level
- pumps running on auto
Select upper or lower tank based on draft
|
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Start turning gear
|
Prior to starting, check:
- lube oil system is running
- blocking valve shut
- indicator cocks open
Obtain wheel clearance
Start turning gear
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Line up and Start main fuel oil system
|
Bypass fuel oil meter while warming up
Heat oil if necessary
Viscosity control on auto
Start fuel booster pump
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Line up start air system
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Check pressure available
Drain cooler and receiver
Align system
|
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Secure turning gear
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Stop motor
Disengage turning gear
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Location
Assessed in EN‑4231 Sea Term IV: Marine Engineering.
References
- Table A-III/1 OICEW-A4.1
- NVIC 17-14 Task 4.1.A
Lab Manual
EN-4131 Lab Manual
See the Assessment Guidelines for additional specifications of behavior and standards.
