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Marine Engineering Practice (MEP)

Course Topics

  • Marine Engineering Practice (MEP) - Class 4 MEO
  • CHARACTERISTICS AND LIMITATIONS OF MATERIALS USED IN CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR
  • Materials Used in the Shipbuilding
  • Other Engineering Materials
  • Metallurgy of Steel and Cast Iron
  • Piping on ships
  • Valves on ships
  • Effect of valve design on Materials Selection
  • Galvanic considerations for ship systems
  • Material selection for seawater system
  • Engineering Materials used onboard
  • A brief note on Steels
  • Materials used in Steam Plants
  • Materials used in Diesel Plants
  • Materials used for other Equipment & Systems
  • CHARACTERISTICS AND LIMITATIONS OF PROCESSES FOR FABRICATION AND REPAIR
  • Fabrication, Welding, Joining and Cutting
  • Manufacture of Components and Class approval
  • Metallic Joints
  • Riveting
  • Soldering
  • Need for Soldering
  • Types of solders
  • Soldering methods and process stages
  • Flux solder
  • Soldering on PCB and tag board
  • Desoldering
  • Common soldering defects
  • Defect due to excessive heating
  • Defect due to insufficient heating
  • Causes of incorrect soldering temperatures
  • Defects in soldering
  • Mechanical and solder quantity defects
  • Self secured joints
  • Welded joints and low carbon steels
  • Common faults in welded joints
  • Tools Equipment Assist in Making Non Permanent Joints
  • Keys
  • Couplings
  • Power Jacks
  • Gas Cutting and Welding
  • Gas Cutting
  • Gas Cutting Principle and its Operation
  • Gas Cutting Equipment
  • Safety Precautions for Gas Cutting Process
  • Gas Welding
  • Working Principle and its Operation
  • Welding Techniques
  • Defects in Gas Welding
  • Gas Welding Equipment and Hand tools
  • Flash Back Arrestor
  • Gas Cutting Practical Exercises
  • Electrical Arc Welding
  • Safety and health when welding
  • Principle of Arc Welding
  • Types of Arc Welding
  • Arc Welding Equipment
  • Specifications of Welding Machines
  • Specifications and Choice of Electrodes
  • Welding Basics 1
  • Edge Preparation and Weld Joints
  • Arc Length and its Effects
  • Method of Cleaning Base Metals
  • Polarity of DC Arc Welding
  • Welding Symbols
  • Welding Basics 2
  • Types of Weld
  • Weld Nomenclature
  • Welding Positions
  • Welding Performer Qualifications
  • Welding Exercises
  • Butt Joint
  • Outside Corner Joint
  • Single V Butt Joint
  • T Joint
  • Welding Defects and Distortion Control
  • Arc Welding Defects
  • Causes and Effects of Arc Welding Defects
  • Distortion and it's Control
  • Inspection
  • Welding Inspection
  • Stages of Weld Inspection and Testing
  • Methods of Welding Inspection
  • Visual Inspection
  • Destructive Testing
  • Mechanical Cutting
  • Plate work-marking out
  • Metal Cutting, Grinding and Finishing
  • Chip formation
  • Methods of Metal Cutting
  • Cutting Tool Materials
  • Tool Wear
  • Tool Life
  • Exercise
  • Cutting fluids
  • Lathe Machine
  • Principle of Operation
  • Centre Lathe
  • Types of Lathe and Lathe Tools
  • Taper turning methods
  • Taper - Definition and Turning Methods
  • Form Tool Method
  • Tail Stock set-over method
  • Compound rest swivelling method
  • By Using Taper Turning Attachment
  • Thread Cutting
  • Work holding devices
  • Work held between centres
  • Work held in Chucks
  • Work Held in Face Plate
  • Work Held on Angle Plates
  • Work Held on Mandrel
  • Lathe Accessories
  • Exercise (2)
  • Forming, Shaping and Finishing
  • Bending Plates
  • Shaping Machine
  • Principle of Operation (2)
  • Standard Shaper
  • Shaping Operations
  • Milling Machines
  • What is Milling
  • Milling Methods
  • Milling Operations
  • Sawing Machine
  • Reciprocating Sawing Machine
  • Circular Sawing Machine
  • Band Saw Machine
  • Abrasive Cut-off Machine
  • Broaching Operation
  • Grinding
  • Cylindrical Grinding
  • Taper Grinding
  • Plunge Cut Grinding
  • Centreless Grinding
  • Surface Grinding
  • Drilling
  • Reaming
  • Tapping and Thread Extraction
  • Metal Finishing Process
  • Honing
  • Lapping
  • Super Finishing
  • Polishing
  • Buffing
  • Abrasive Belt Finishing
  • Pipework
  • Pipe Butt Joint on MS Pipe 50x3 mm Wall Thickness 1G Rolling
  • Pipe Joint on Mild Steel 3 mm Wall Thickness
  • Pipe Bending
  • Non-destructive testing
  • Liquid Penetrant Testing
  • Magnetic Particle Testing
  • Radiographic Inspection
  • Ultrasonic Inspection
  • Eddy Current Testing
  • Shipbuilding Process
  • Steps in ship production
  • Ship Repair Process
  • Steel Ship Repair Practices and Processes
  • Hazards and Precautions in the Yard
  • Role of a Ship’s Engineer in the Yard
  • Conclusions
  • On Board Repair of Ship Systems and Components
  • Work Safety on Board
  • PROPERTIES AND PARAMETERS IN THE FABRICATION AND REPAIR OF SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS
  • Use of Tools, Tackles and Cranes
  • Types of cranes and their maintenance
  • Crane limits
  • Maintenance
  • Class Survey and Lifting Gears
  • Stores Cranes
  • Hose handling Cranes
  • Fastenings
  • Fasteners
  • Different Shipboard Applications
  • SAFEW MEASURES TO BE TAKEN TO ENSURE A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND FOR USING HAND TOOLS, MACHINE TOOLS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
  • Hand Tools - Safety Precautions
  • Precision Measuring Instruments
  • Safety Guidelines for use of Tools
  • Work Safety- Hand and Power Tools
  • Cleaning, Man-entry and Hot-work in enclosed compartments
  • METHODS FOR SAFE EMERGENCY TEMPORARY REPAIRS
  • Emergency Repairs
  • Hull Patches for damage control
  • Piping Patches for damage control
  • USE OF SEALANTS AND PACKINGS
  • Sealants
  • Seals and Packings
  • Gaskets
  • Oil Control Rings
  • Mechanical Packing
  • Packed Gland Seals
  • Shaft Seals
  • Mechanical Seals
  • O Rings
  • Oil seals
  • Labyrinth Seals
  • PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene - Teflon) Seals
  • Some Marine Applications
  • SAFETY MEASURES TO BE TAKEN TO ENSURE A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND FOR USING HAND TOOLS, MACHINE TOOLS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
  • Chief Engineer's Standing Order
  • Work Organization for maintenance
  • Isolation of Machinery
  • Lock Out- Tag Out Systems- Electrical Hazards
  • Electrical Safety
  • Electrical Safety Procedures
  • Electric Shock Hazards
  • Small Amounts Current can be Fatal
  • Burns From Electrical Shock
  • Minimum Across Body Contact
  • How to prevent electrical shock
  • Grounding and Discharging of Circuits
  • High Voltage Precautions
  • Rescue from Electrical Shocks and Injuries
  • Methods of Artificial Respiration
  • Safety Guidelines for use of Tools (2)
  • Work Safety on Board (2)
  • MARINE ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE
  • Maintenance of Marine Auxiliaries
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Maintenance and Repair of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
  • Maintenance Chart
  • Safe Isolation of the System Check List
  • Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Cleaning
  • Back Flushing of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
  • Cathodic Protection and Corrosion
  • Dismantling, Tube replacement and assembling of cooler
  • Leakage Detection and Tube plugging
  • Division Plate Failure
  • Troubleshooting Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
  • Maintenance and Repair of Plate Type Heat Exchangers
  • Maintenance Chart (2)
  • Back Flushing of Plate Type Heat Exchangers
  • Types of Fouling and Cleaning Techniques
  • Service and Repair of Plate Heat Exchangers
  • Troubleshooting of Plate Type Heat Exchangers
  • Air Compressors
  • Maintenance Chart (3)
  • Safe Isolation of the System
  • Filter Cleaning and Oil Replacement
  • Overhaul of Compressor Parts
  • Safety Devices
  • Troubleshooting of Air Compressor
  • Air Receiver
  • Manual
  • Air Reservoir
  • Manual (2)
  • Air Compressor
  • Instruction manual
  • Maintenance (2)
  • Operation
  • Types of Air Compressor
  • Breathing Cascade compressor
  • Emergency Air Compressor
  • Heat dissipation air cooled compressor
  • Piston compressor
  • Sauer Compressor
  • Starting air compressor
  • Two stage air compressor
  • Control air compressor
  • Pumps
  • Maintenance Chart (4)
  • Safe Isolation of the system (2)
  • Overhaul of Centrifugal Pump
  • Maintenance of Reciprocating pumps
  • Parts of a Reciprocating Pump
  • Working Principle of the reciprocating pump
  • Types, Uses, Advantages and disadvantages
  • Maintenance required on the reciprocating pump
  • Problems and Possible Causes
  • Troubleshooting of reciprocating pumps
  • Overhaul of Rotary Vane Pump
  • Overhaul of Gear Pump
  • Preparations for overhaul
  • Possible types of gears
  • Overhauling the gear pump
  • Assembling and Safe trials and commissioning
  • Routine Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting of Gear Pump
  • Overhaul of Screw Pump
  • Preparations for overhaul (2)
  • Overhauling the screw pump
  • Assembling, Safe trials and commissioning
  • Troubleshooting of Screw Pump
  • Steering Gear
  • Maintenance Chart (5)
  • Operational Aspects, Handling and Maintenance
  • Operational Aspects
  • Handling and Maintenance
  • Safe Isolation of the System (3)
  • Filter Cleaning
  • System Oil Charging and Air Purging
  • Troubleshooting of Steering Gear
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning System
  • Safe Isolation of the system (4)
  • Maintenance Chart of Refrigeration System
  • Purging Out Air from the System
  • Adding Oil to the System
  • Cleaning of Oil Strainer
  • Oil-Contamination in the Refrigeration System
  • Oil in a Reefer System
  • Detrimental Effects Of Oil In A System
  • Oil Separators
  • Management of oil return
  • Single Compressor System
  • Multi compressors System
  • Oil Return at Suction
  • Oil Return to the crankcases
  • Centralized Oil return
  • One separator per compressor
  • High Pressure oil return
  • Helical Oil Separators
  • Charging Refrigerant in the System
  • Leakage Rectification in the System
  • Testing Compressor Discharge Valves
  • Testing of Compressor Suction Valve
  • Defrosting
  • Troubleshooting of Refrigeration System
  • Maintenance Chart of Air-Conditioning System
  • Replacement of Air Filter Element
  • Trouble Shooting of Air Conditioning System
  • Capacity Control Refrigeration Compressor
  • Refrigeration Maintenance
  • Fault Detection- AC system
  • Troubleshooting of Refrigeration System (2)
  • Air Conditioning Maintenance
  • Fault Detection- AC system
  • Trouble Shooting of Air Conditioning System (2)
  • Casualty Control in Refrigeration and AC plants
  • Centrifuges
  • Safe Isolation of the System (5)
  • Maintenance Chart for Centrifuges
  • Maintenance of Bowl Assembly
  • Maintenance of Horizontal Shaft
  • Maintenance of Vertical Shaft
  • Troubleshooting of Centrifuges
  • Manual (3)
  • Instruction manual for selfjector
  • Purifiers
  • Control unit for OSE separators
  • Diesel - Lube oil Purifier
  • Mineral oil centrifuge
  • Separators
  • Working and Drawing
  • Pneumatic Control Equipment
  • Safe Isolation of the System (6)
  • Maintenance Plan for Pneumatic Control
  • Overhaul of Diaphragm Operated Control Valve
  • Troubleshooting of Pneumatic Valves
  • Interpretation of functional tests on communication and control system
  • Maintenance of Valves and Pipelines
  • Piping Systems on Ships
  • Sea Water Circulating System
  • Bilge System
  • Ballast System
  • Fuel Oil Bunkering and Transfer
  • Air Vents and Sounding Pipes
  • Other Pipelines and Precautions
  • Materials for Pipes and Valves
  • Corrosion in Valves and Pipes
  • Other Problems
  • Failure Precautions and Prevention
  • Regulatory Requirement
  • Annual Survey
  • Intermediate Survey
  • In water - survey
  • Renewal Survey
  • Pipeline Maintenance under Operation
  • Safe Isolation of System
  • Sea Chest Filter Cleaning
  • Temporary Repairs
  • Temporary Repair Methods
  • Precautions for Permanent Repairs
  • Repair Procedures for Pipes
  • After Repair Testing of Pumping Systems
  • Valves and their Functions
  • Routine Maintenance on Valves (Generic)
  • Valve Overhauling Procedure (Generic)
  • Maintenance of commonly used shipboard Valves (Specific)
  • Shipside valves
  • Sea valves types and description
  • Defects of sea valves
  • Globe valve overhaul and maintenance
  • Gate valve overhaul and maintenance
  • Storm valve overhaul and maintenance
  • Butterfly valve overhaul and maintenance
  • VALVE MANUAL
  • Valves
  • Auto Deaerating valve
  • Ball valves
  • Cast Steel Valve
  • Control valves
  • Direct acting solenoid valves
  • Direct Mount Valve
  • Engine room control valve
  • System pressure control valve
  • Emergency shut-off Valve
  • Non-Return valve, Swing - Check valve
  • One piece ball valve
  • Pressure gauge valve
  • Safety valve
  • Stop valve
  • Three piece ball valve
  • Various valve in engine room
  • Automatic cleaning Filter system
  • Pressure vaccum relief valve
  • Engine room Valves
  • Butterfly valve
  • Solenoid valve box
  • Maintenance of Auxiliary Steam Engine
  • Operation of a Steam reciprocating Engine
  • Maintenance of Reciprocating Pump
  • Maintenance of Auxiliary Steam Turbine
  • Maintenance of Petrol Engine
  • Preventive Maintenance of Petrol engine
  • Storing a Petrol Engine
  • Troubleshooting a petrol engine
  • Operational Checks to maintain petrol engine performance
  • Conclusion
  • Maintenance of Main Propulsion DE
  • Effect of Poor Maintenance of Main Engine
  • Precautions related to Maintenance Schedules
  • Filters
  • Filtering Theory
  • Filters and Strainers
  • Filtration Systems
  • Filters used onboard the Ships
  • Various Filtration mediums
  • Hydraulic Filters
  • Water filters
  • Air Filter
  • Oil Filters
  • Special Filters
  • Filtration Mechanisms and Filter Media
  • Best Practices for Oil Filter Usage
  • Filter Failure Modes
  • Maintaining an Installed Filter
  • Analysing the Filter
  • Filter Disposal
  • Pressure differential
  • Microbiological infestation
  • Construction and Working of Filter Types
  • Filter Coalescers
  • Magnetic Filters
  • Centrifugal Filters
  • Back Flushing Filters
  • Auto Clean Filter
  • Advantages
  • Maintenance (3)
  • Cleaning of various Filters
  • Scavenge Space
  • Turbocharger
  • Waterwashing of TC
  • Crankcase Inspection
  • Crankshaft Deflection and Alignment
  • Slipping of Crankweb and misalignment
  • Cylinder Head Assembly
  • Cylinder Liner
  • Piston
  • Pistons and Rings
  • Piston Overhaul
  • Fuel Injector
  • Air Start Valve
  • Exhaust Valve
  • Safety Valve (2)
  • Operating Troubles
  • Introduction
  • Crankcase Explosion
  • Scavenge Space Fire
  • Air Starting Line Explosion
  • Correction of Defects and Breakdown Repairs
  • Failure Case Studies
  • ME MANUAL
  • Air cooler Elements
  • Alarm System, LCD Lubrication
  • Bridge Console
  • Chain Parts and Hydraulic Units
  • Exhaust Valve grinding machine
  • Cylinder
  • Exhaust valve (2)
  • Oil mist detector
  • Open Automation Architecture Interface
  • Pipes, Receiver, Cooler and Blower
  • Pneumatic Components
  • Propulsion Control System
  • RPM Detection System
  • Universal Monitoring and Electronic Tacho System
  • Water cooling System
  • Inspection (2)
  • Instruction manual (2)
  • Maintenance (4)
  • Operation (2)
  • Replacement and Adjustment
  • Trouble shooting
  • User Manual
  • Maintenance of DE Auxiliary Power
  • Filters (2)
  • Crankcase Inspection (2)
  • Crankshaft Deflection and Alignment (2)
  • Cylinder Head Assembly (2)
  • Air Start Valve (2)
  • safety valve (3)
  • Inlet and Exhaust Valves
  • Valve Timing and Firing Order
  • Tappet Clearance Adjustment
  • Rocker Arm Assembly
  • Fuel Injector (2)
  • Piston Assembly
  • Cylinder Liner (2)
  • Connecting Rod and Bearings
  • Fuel Pumps
  • Fuel Pump Timing
  • Other Checks for Aux Engine
  • Operating Troubles (2)
  • Contamination of Lube Oil
  • Correction of defects and breakdown repairs (2)
  • MANUAL Aux Power
  • Daihatsu diesel engine operation manual
  • Gears and Camshaft
  • Water cooled diesel engine
  • Maintenance of Auxiliary Boilers
  • Feed Water System and Treatment
  • Purpose of Boiler Water Treatment
  • Corrosion in Boilers
  • Internal Waterside Corrosion
  • Electrochemical Corrosion
  • Combination of Electrolytic and Mechanical or Chemical Attack
  • External Fireside Corrosion
  • Scale Formation in Boilers
  • Scale Formation and Boiler
  • Boiler Scale and Corrosion
  • Water Treatment
  • Feed water Treatment and Testing
  • Treatment of Feed water
  • Water Testing
  • Precautions Before Test
  • Phosphate Test
  • Hydrazine Test
  • Neutralized Conductivity Test
  • Condensate pH Test
  • Hydrate Alkalinity Test
  • Summary of all tests
  • Boiler Maintenance
  • Maintenance Procedures
  • Boiler Survey
  • Low Pressure Vertical Boiler survey
  • Low pressure Tank Type Boiler Inspection
  • Temporary Take You Home Repair
  • Sunrod Membrane Wall Tube Repairs
  • Maintenance of Burners
  • Maintenance of safety Valve
  • Trouble Shooting Procedures in boilers
  • BOILER MANUALS
  • Auxiliary Boiler
  • Drawings
  • Installation
  • Instruction manual (3)
  • OC Boiler, Pressure Atomising, Control system
  • Operating Instructions
  • Other components
  • PC Monitoring and control system
  • TroubleShooting
  • Burner
  • Assembling and Disassembling
  • Instruction
  • Oil Burning Apparatus
  • Program Logic Controller
  • Marine auxiliary boiler
  • Maintenance of Deck Machinery and Hydraulic Equipment
  • Operation (3)
  • Hydraulic Oil System for Deck MC
  • Safe Isolation of the system (7)
  • Maintenance chart (6)
  • Maintenance procedure
  • Windlass and Mooring Winch Maintenance
  • Hydraulic Oil System
  • Safe Isolation of the system (8)
  • Maintenance chart (7)
  • Maintenance procedure (2)
  • WINDLASS AND MOORING EQUIPMENT
  • Instruction manual (4)
  • Routine Maintenance of Cargo handling Equipment
  • Maintenance of Cranes
  • DECK CRANE
  • Class Survey and Lifting Gears (2)
  • Wire Ropes
  • Maintenance of Hatch Covers
  • Operation (4)
  • Rolling Type Hatch Cover
  • Cargo hatch cover
  • Hydraulic oil system (2)
  • Safe Isolation of the system (9)
  • Maintenance chart (8)
  • Maintenance procedure (3)
  • Troubleshooting (2)
  • Maintenance of Life Boat
  • Operation (5)
  • Lifeboat Fittings
  • Maintenance (5)
  • Brake test precaution
  • Maintenance chart (9)
  • Maintenance procedure (4)
  • Trouble shooting (2)
  • LIFEBOAT MANUAL
  • Safe Trials and Commissioning after Repairs
  • Before commencement of Repair jobs
  • During the Repair Jobs
  • After completion of the Repair jobs
  • Electrical Maintenance
  • Schedule of Electrical Maintenance
  • Dos and Don'ts for the operating engineers
  • Safety and emergency procedures
  • Planned maintenance system
  • ALIGNMENT OF MACHINERY COMPONENTS
  • Types, causes and effects of misalignment
  • Symptoms of Misalignment
  • Causes of Misalignment
  • Effects of Misalignment
  • Some important details on misalignment
  • Axial Location of Machine and the Base Plate
  • Torsional Effects
  • Useful Measuring Instruments
  • Soft Foot
  • Machine Frame Distortion
  • Distorted Bearing Housing
  • Types of Soft Foot
  • Air Gap or Parallel Soft Foot
  • Downward Bent Soft Foot
  • Upward Bent Soft Foot
  • SquishySpring Foot
  • Stress-Induced Soft Foot
  • Measuring and Correcting Soft Foot
  • Soft Foot Analysis
  • Soft Foot Tolerance
  • Bar Sag
  • Measuring Bar Sag
  • Compensating for Bar Sag
  • Alignment Methods
  • Pre Alignment Process
  • Visual Line-Up
  • StraightedgeFeeler Gauge
  • Rim and Face
  • Cross Dial
  • Reverse Dial
  • Laser
  • Moving the Machine as per readings
  • Vertical Movement
  • Horizontal Movement
  • Bolt Binding
  • Precision Alignment
  • Rim and Face Set Up
  • Mathematical Solution
  • Examples
  • Cross Dial Set Up
  • Mathematical Solution (2)
  • Example
  • Graphical Solution
  • Reverse Dial Set Up
  • Mathematical Solution (3)
  • Example (2)
  • Graphical solution (2)
  • Easy Alignment Process
  • Factor for Thermal Expansion
  • Doweling
  • Summary of machinery alignment
  • MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF VESSELS IN DRYDOCKS
  • Why Drydock
  • Types of Drydocks
  • Docking Safety
  • Onboard Preparations before Docking
  • Planning for Activities in Drydock
  • Before Drydocking
  • Carry out Pre-drydocking Inspection
  • Prepare Drydock Specifications
  • Before Entering the Drydock
  • During Drydocking
  • Comply with Safety Procedures
  • Safety issues in drydock
  • Monitor Shipyard Work
  • Common Drydock Jobs
  • Inspections, including Hull, in Dry-docks
  • Surface Preparation of Hull and painting in Dry-dock
  • Application of Paint Coatings
  • Maintenance of Underwater Valves
  • Corrosion in Valves and Pipes (2)
  • Maintenance of commonly used shipboard Valves
  • Shipside valves (2)
  • Sea valves types and description (2)
  • Defects of sea valves (2)
  • Globe valve overhaul and maintenance (2)
  • Gate Valve Overhaul and Maintenance (2)
  • Storm Valve Overhaul and Maintenance (2)
  • Butterfly Valve Overhaul and Maintenance (2)
  • VALVE MANUAL (2)
  • Valves (2)
  • Auto Deaerating valve (2)
  • Ball valves (2)
  • cast steel valve (2)
  • Control valves (2)
  • Direct acting solenoid valves (2)
  • Direct Mount Valve (2)
  • Engine room control valve (2)
  • System pressure control valve (2)
  • Emergency shut-off Valve (2)
  • Non-Return valve, Swing - Check valve (2)
  • One piece ball valve (2)
  • Pressure gauge valve (2)
  • Safety valve (4)
  • Stop valve (2)
  • Three piece ball valve (2)
  • Various valve in engine room (2)
  • Automatic cleaning Filter system (2)
  • Pressure vaccum relief valve (2)
  • Engine room Valves (2)
  • Butterfly valve (2)
  • Solenoid valve box (2)
  • Maintenance of Auxiliary Steam Engine (2)
  • Operation of a Steam reciprocating Engine (2)
  • Maintenance of Reciprocating Pump (2)
  • Maintenance of Auxiliary Steam Turbine (2)
  • Maintenance of Petrol Engine (2)
  • Preventive Maintenance of Petrol engine (2)
  • Storing a Petrol Engine (2)
  • Troubleshooting a petrol engine (2)
  • Operational Checks to maintain petrol engine performance (2)
  • Conclusion (2)
  • Maintenance of Main Propulsion DE (2)
  • Effect of Poor Maintenance of Main Engine (2)
  • Precautions related to Maintenance Schedules (2)
  • Filters (3)
  • Filtering Theory (2)
  • Filters and Strainers (2)
  • Filtration Systems (2)
  • Filters used onboard the Ships (2)
  • Various Filtration mediums (2)
  • OIL Filter (2)
  • Water filters (2)
  • Air Filter (2)
  • Oil Filters (2)
  • Special Filters (2)
  • Filtration Mechanisms and Filter Media (2)
  • Best Practices for Oil Filter Usage (2)
  • Filter Failure Modes (2)
  • Maintaining an Installed Filter (2)
  • Analysing the Filter (2)
  • Filter Disposal (2)
  • Pressure differential (2)
  • Microbiological infestation (2)
  • Construction and Working of Filter Types (2)
  • Filter Coalescers (2)
  • Magnetic Filters (2)
  • Centrifugal Filters (2)
  • Back Flushing Filters (2)
  • Auto Clean Filter (2)
  • Advantages (2)
  • Maintenance (6)
  • Cleaning of various Filters (2)
  • Scavenge Space (2)
  • Turbocharger (2)
  • Waterwashing of TC (2)
  • Crankcase Inspection (3)
  • Crankshaft Deflection and Alignment (3)
  • Slipping of Crankweb and misalignment (2)
  • Cylinder Head Assembly (3)
  • Cylinder Liner (3)
  • Piston (2)
  • Pistons and Rings (2)
  • Piston Overhaul (2)
  • Fuel Injector (3)
  • Air Start Valve (3)
  • Exhaust Valve (3)
  • Safety Valve (5)
  • Operating Troubles (3)
  • Introduction (2)
  • Crankcase Explosion (2)
  • Scavenge Space Fire (2)
  • Air Starting Line Explosion (2)
  • Correction of Defects and Breakdown Repairs (3)
  • Failure Case Studies (2)
  • ME MANUAL (2)
  • Air cooler Elements (2)
  • Alarm System, LCD Lubrication (2)
  • Bridge Console (2)
  • Chain Parts and Hydraulic Units (2)
  • Exhaust Valve grinding machine (2)
  • Cylinder (2)
  • Exhaust valve (4)
  • Oil mist detector (2)
  • Open Automation Architecture Interface (2)
  • Pipes, Receiver, Cooler and Blower (2)
  • Pneumatic Components (2)
  • Propulsion Control System (2)
  • RPM Detection System (2)
  • Universal Monitoring and Electronic Tacho System (2)
  • Water cooling System (2)
  • Inspection (3)
  • Instruction manual (5)
  • Maintenance (7)
  • Operation (6)
  • Replacement and Adjustment (2)
  • Trouble shooting (3)
  • User Manual (2)
  • Maintenance of DE Auxiliary Power (2)
  • Effect of Poor Maintenance of Main Engine (3)
  • Precautions related to Maintenance Schedules (3)
  • Filters (4)
  • Filtering Theory (3)
  • Filters and Strainers (3)
  • Filtration Systems (3)
  • Filters used onboard the Ships (3)
  • Various Filtration mediums (3)
  • OIL Filter (3)
  • Water filters (3)
  • Air Filter (3)
  • Oil Filters (3)
  • Special Filters (3)
  • Filtration Mechanisms and Filter Media (3)
  • Best Practices for Oil Filter Usage (3)
  • Filter Failure Modes (3)
  • Maintaining an Installed Filter (3)
  • Analysing the Filter (3)
  • Filter Disposal (3)
  • Pressure differential (3)
  • Microbiological infestation (3)
  • Construction and Working of Filter Types (3)
  • Filter Coalescers (3)
  • Magnetic Filters (3)
  • Centrifugal Filters (3)
  • Back Flushing Filters (3)
  • Auto Clean Filter (3)
  • Advantages (3)
  • Maintenance (8)
  • Cleaning of various Filters (3)
  • Scavenge Space (3)
  • Turbocharger (3)
  • Waterwashing of TC (3)
  • Crankcase Inspection (4)
  • Crankshaft Deflection and Alignment (4)
  • Slipping of Crankweb and misalignment (3)
  • Cylinder Head Assembly (4)
  • Cylinder Liner (4)
  • Piston (3)
  • Pistons and Rings (3)
  • Piston Overhaul (3)
  • Fuel Injector (4)
  • Air Start Valve (4)
  • Exhaust Valve (5)
  • Safety Valve (6)
  • Operating Troubles (4)
  • Introduction (3)
  • Crankcase Explosion (3)
  • Scavenge Space Fire (3)
  • Air Starting Line Explosion (3)
  • Correction of Defects and Breakdown Repairs (4)
  • Failure Case Studies (3)
  • ME MANUAL (3)
  • Air cooler Elements (3)
  • Alarm System, LCD Lubrication (3)
  • Bridge Console (3)
  • Chain Parts and Hydraulic Units (3)
  • Exhaust Valve grinding machine (3)
  • Cylinder (3)
  • Exhaust valve (6)
  • Oil mist detector (3)
  • Open Automation Architecture Interface (3)
  • Pipes, Receiver, Cooler and Blower (3)
  • Pneumatic Components (3)
  • Propulsion Control System (3)
  • RPM Detection System (3)
  • Universal Monitoring and Electronic Tacho System (3)
  • Water cooling System (3)
  • Inspection (4)
  • Instruction manual (6)
  • Maintenance (9)
  • Operation (7)
  • Replacement and Adjustment (3)
  • Trouble shooting (4)
  • User Manual (3)
  • Maintenance of DE Auxiliary Power (3)
  • Filters (5)
  • Crankcase Inspection (5)
  • Crankshaft Deflection and Alignment (5)
  • Cylinder Head Assembly (5)
  • Air Start Valve (5)
  • Safety Valve (7)
  • Inlet and Exhaust Valves (2)
  • Valve Timing and Firing Order (2)
  • Tappet Clearance Adjustment (2)
  • Rocker Arm Assembly (2)
  • Fuel Injector (5)
  • Piston Assembly (2)
  • Cylinder Liner (5)
  • Connecting Rod and Bearings (2)
  • Fuel Pumps (2)
  • Fuel Pump Timing (2)
  • Other Checks for Aux Engine (2)
  • Operating Troubles (5)
  • Contamination of Lube Oil (2)
  • Correction of defects and breakdown repairs (5)
  • MANUAL Aux Power (2)
  • Daihatsu diesel engine operation manual (2)
  • Gears and Camshaft (2)
  • Water cooled diesel engine (2)
  • Maintenance of Auxiliary Boilers (2)
  • Feed Water System and Treatment (2)
  • Purpose of Boiler Water Treatment (2)
  • Corrosion in Boilers (2)
  • Internal Waterside Corrosion (2)
  • Electrochemical Corrosion (2)
  • Combination of Electrolytic and Mechanical or Chemical Attack (2)
  • External Fireside Corrosion (2)
  • Scale Formation in Boilers (2)
  • Scale Formation and Boiler (2)
  • Boiler Scale and Corrosion (2)
  • Water Treatment (2)
  • Feed water Treatment and Testing (2)
  • Treatment of Feed water (2)
  • Water Testing (2)
  • Precautions Before Test (2)
  • Phosphate Test (2)
  • Hydrazine Test (2)
  • Neutralized Conductivity Test (2)
  • Condensate pH Test (2)
  • Hydrate Alkalinity Test (2)
  • Summary of all tests (2)
  • Boiler Maintenance (2)
  • Maintenance Procedures (2)
  • Boiler Survey (2)
  • Low Pressure Vertical Boiler survey (2)
  • Low pressure Tank Type Boiler Inspection (2)
  • Temporary Take You Home Repair (2)
  • Sunrod Membrane Wall Tube Repairs (2)
  • Maintenance of Burners (2)
  • Maintenance of safety Valve (2)
  • Trouble Shooting Procedures in boilers (2)
  • BOILER MANUALS (2)
  • Auxiliary Boiler (2)
  • Drawings (2)
  • Installation (2)
  • Instruction manual (7)
  • OC Boiler, Pressure Atomising, Control system (2)
  • Operating Instructions (2)
  • Other components (2)
  • PC Monitoring and control system (2)
  • TroubleShooting (3)
  • Burner (2)
  • Assembling and Disassembling (2)
  • Instruction (2)
  • Oil Burning Apparatus (2)
  • Program Logic Controller (2)
  • Marine auxiliary boiler (2)
  • Maintenance of Deck Machinery and Hydraulic Equipment (2)
  • Operation (8)
  • Hydraulic Oil System for Deck MC (2)
  • Safe Isolation of the system (10)
  • Maintenance chart (10)
  • Maintenance procedure (5)
  • Windlass and Mooring Winch Maintenance (2)
  • Hydraulic Oil System (3)
  • Safe Isolation of the system (11)
  • Maintenance chart (11)
  • Maintenance procedure (6)
  • WINDLASS AND MOORING EQUIPMENT (2)
  • Instruction manual (8)
  • Routine Maintenance of Cargo handling Equipment (2)
  • Maintenance of Cranes (2)
  • DECK CRANE
  • Class Survey and Lifting Gears (3)
  • Wire Ropes (2)
  • Maintenance of Hatch Covers (2)
  • Operation (9)
  • Rolling Type Hatch Cover (2)
  • Cargo hatch cover (2)
  • Hydraulic oil system (4)
  • Safe Isolation of the system (12)
  • Maintenance chart (12)
  • Maintenance procedure (7)
  • Troubleshooting (4)
  • Maintenance of Life Boat (2)
  • Operation (10)
  • Lifeboat Fittings (2)
  • Maintenance (10)
  • Brake test precaution (2)
  • Maintenance chart (13)
  • Maintenance procedure (8)
  • Trouble shooting (5)
  • LIFEBOAT MANUAL (2)
  • Safe Trials and Commissioning after Repairs (2)
  • Before commencement of Repair jobs (2)
  • During the Repair Jobs (2)
  • After completion of the Repair jobs (2)
  • Electrical Maintenance (2)
  • Schedule of Electrical Maintenance (2)
  • Dos and Don'ts for the operating engineers (2)
  • Safety and emergency procedures (2)
  • Planned maintenance system (2)
  • ALIGNMENT OF MACHINERY COMPONENTS (2)
  • Types, causes and effects of misalignment (2)
  • Symptoms of Misalignment (2)
  • Causes of Misalignment (2)
  • Effects of Misalignment (2)
  • Some important details on misalignment (2)
  • Axial Location of Machine and the Base Plate (2)
  • Torsional Effects (2)
  • Useful Measuring Instruments (2)
  • Soft Foot (2)
  • Machine Frame Distortion (2)
  • Distorted Bearing Housing (2)
  • Types of Soft Foot (2)
  • Air Gap or Parallel Soft Foot (2)
  • Downward Bent Soft Foot (2)
  • Upward Bent Soft Foot (2)
  • SquishySpring Foot (2)
  • Stress-Induced Soft Foot (2)
  • Measuring and Correcting Soft Foot (2)
  • Soft Foot Analysis (2)
  • Soft Foot Tolerance (2)
  • Bar sag (2)
  • Measuring Bar Sag (2)
  • Compensating for Bar Sag (2)
  • Alignment Methods (2)
  • Pre Alignment Process (2)
  • Visual Line-Up (2)
  • StraightedgeFeeler Gauge (2)
  • Rim and Face (2)
  • Cross Dial (2)
  • Reverse Dial (2)
  • Laser (2)
  • Moving the Machine as per readings (2)
  • Vertical Movement (2)
  • Horizontal Movement (2)
  • Bolt Binding (2)
  • Precision Alignment (2)
  • Rim and Face Set Up (2)
  • Mathematical Solution (4)
  • Examples (2)
  • Cross Dial Set Up (2)
  • Mathematical Solution (5)
  • Example (3)
  • Graphical Solution (3)
  • Reverse Dial Set Up (2)
  • Mathematical Solution (6)
  • Example (4)
  • Graphical solution (4)
  • Easy Alignment Process (2)
  • Factor for Thermal Expansion (2)
  • Doweling (2)
  • Summary of machinery alignment (2)
  • MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF VESSELS IN DRYDOCKS (2)
  • Why Drydock (2)
  • Types of Drydocks (2)
  • Docking Safety (2)
  • Onboard Preparations before Docking (2)
  • Planning for Activities in Drydock
  • Before Drydocking (2)
  • Build Drydock Defect List
  • Carry out Pre-drydocking Inspection (2)
  • Prepare Drydock Specifications (2)
  • Before Entering the Drydock (2)
  • During Drydocking (2)
  • Comply with Safety Procedures (2)
  • Safety issues in drydock (2)
  • Monitor Shipyard Work (2)
  • Common Drydock Jobs (2)
  • Inspections, including Hull, in Dry-docks (2)
  • Surface Preparation of Hull and painting in Dry-dock (2)
  • Application of Paint Coatings (2)
  • Maintenance of Underwater Valves (2)
  • Corrosion in Valves and Pipes (3)
  • Maintenance of commonly used shipboard Valves
  • Shipside valves (3)
  • Sea valves types and description (3)
  • Defects of sea valves (3)
  • Globe valve overhaul and maintenance (3)
  • Gate Valve Overhaul and Maintenance (3)
  • Storm Valve Overhaul and Maintenance (3)
  • Butterfly Valve Overhaul and Maintenance (3)
  • VALVE MANUAL (3)
  • Valves (3)
  • Auto Deaerating valve (3)
  • Ball valves (3)
  • Cast Steel Valve (3)
  • Control valves (3)
  • Direct acting solenoid valves (3)
  • Direct Mount Valve (3)
  • Engine room control valve (3)
  • System pressure control valve (3)
  • Emergency shut-off Valve (3)
  • Non-Return valve, Swing - Check valve (3)
  • One piece ball valve (3)
  • Pressure gauge valve (3)
  • Safety valve (8)
  • Stop valve (3)
  • Three piece ball valve (3)
  • Various valve in engine room (3)
  • Solenoid Operated directional valve
  • Pressure vaccum relief valve (3)
  • Engine room Valves (3)
  • Butterfly valve (3)
  • Solenoid valve box (3)
  • Other Problems (2)
  • Failure Precautions and Prevention (2)
  • Transmission system
  • Maintenance of Propulsion Shaft
  • Intermediate shafts and Couplings
  • Alignment of shafting, including optical equipment
  • Optical Alignment
  • Maintenance of Rudder
  • Rudder Types and Construction
  • Rudder removal and inspection
  • Rudder Repairs
  • Stern Tubes
  • Oil Lubricated Stern Tube bearings
  • Sealing Arrangements
  • Operation and Maintenance of Oil Seals
  • Fitting of stern-tube seals in service
  • Oil Lubricated Bearings
  • Sea Water Lubricated Stern Tube bearings
  • Water Lubricated stern tube bearings
  • Stern Tube Lube Oils
  • The good and the bad of EALs
  • Propeller and its Maintenance
  • Various types of Propellers
  • Propeller Drop
  • Fitting and Removal of Propellers
  • Precaution and Care with Propellers
  • Removal, Inspection and Repair of Tail Shaft
  • Inspection and Repair of Tail-shaft
  • Propeller and Tail-shaft Survey
  • Tail Shaft Propeller Bedding and Assembly
  • Seek Daily Updates
  • Monitor Unplanned Activities
  • Accident repair
  • Damage Repairs
  • Flood up Procedure
  • After Drydocking
  • Conduct sea Trial
  • Result of sea trial - Machinery part
  • Speed Trials
  • Completion of drydock
  • SPECIALIZED TOOLS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
  • Measuring Instruments
  • General Measuring Instruments
  • Steel Ruler
  • Parallels
  • Try-Square
  • Dial Calipers
  • Dial Indicator
  • Crankweb deflection meter
  • Thickness Gauges
  • Micrometers
  • Vernier and screw Gauge
  • Telescopic gauges
  • Dial type depth gauge
  • Bridge Gauge
  • Spirit Level
  • Thermometer
  • Types of thermometers
  • Pressure Gauges
  • Conventional Indicator Measurement Instrument (Planimeter)
  • Modern Method of taking Indicator diagram
  • Torque Measurement instruments
  • Pressure Sensors
  • Advanced Engine Control instruments
  • Electrical Measuring Instruments
  • Specialized Tools
  • Tools Assist to Make Permanent Joints
  • Arc Welding
  • Gas Welding (2)
  • Brazing
  • Riveting (2)
  • Tools Assist in Breaking Permanent Joints
  • Gas Cutting (2)
  • Plasma Cutting
  • Others
  • Tools Equipment Assist in Making a Non Permanent Joints
  • Lathe
  • Drilling (2)
  • Grinding (2)
  • Tapping and Thread Extraction (2)
  • Lathe Driller Grinder
  • Tools Assist in MakingBreaking Non Permanent Joints
  • Alignment Brackets
  • Hydraulic Jacks for Engines
  • Pneumatic Power Tools
  • Electrical Chipping Machines
  • Bearing Induction Heaters
  • Fuel Injection Rebuilding Equipment
  • OHS (occupational health and safety) issues for overhauling fuel Injectors
  • Diesel Engine Valve Grinding Equipment
  • Exhaust Valve Grinding
  • Valve bore cutter and grinder- MAN B&W
  • Piston Ring Removal and Checking
  • Cylinder Liner Measuring Tool
  • APPROPRIATE BASIC MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
  • Marking and Measuring Tools
  • Measuring Gauges
  • Marking Tools
  • Measuring Tools
  • Marking Gauge
  • Hand Tools
  • Screw Drivers
  • Pliers
  • Vise
  • Tweezers
  • Hammers
  • Wrenches
  • Wrenches (Combination, Adjustable, Pipe)
  • Wrenches (Socket, Hex Head, Slugging, Specialty)
  • Torque Wrenches
  • Pry Bars
  • Scrapers, Wire Brushes
  • Surface Plates
  • Gear Pullers
  • Taps and Dies
  • Cutting Tools
  • Hacksaw
  • Snip
  • Chisel
  • Knives
  • Surface finish and Drilling Tools
  • Filing and Grinding Machines
  • Drilling Machines
  • Practicing Metal Tools
  • Filing Practice
  • Cutting Metal Using Hacksaw
  • Internal Threading
  • External Threading
  • Re-sharpening of Tools
  • DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS AND SELECTION OF MATERIALS IN CONSTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT
  • Basics of Steels and Alloys
  • Steels used for shipbuilding
  • Engineering Manufacturing Processes
  • Diesel Engine Construction and Materials
  • Non-ferrous components
  • Summary of Materials for Marine Diesel Engines
  • INTERPRETATION OF MACHINERY DRAWINGS AND HANDBOOKS
  • Units and Systems of Measurement (SAE,SI, Metric)
  • Tables and Formulas
  • Types of Drawings and Symbols
  • General Arrangement Drawings
  • Component Drawings
  • Collective Single-Part Drawings
  • Pictorial Drawings
  • Isometric Projection
  • First Angle Projection
  • Third Angle Projection
  • Assembly drawings
  • Detail drawing for knuckle joint
  • Line Types and Standards and Borders
  • Hatching
  • Elements of Dimensioning
  • Symbols for Dimensioning
  • Arrangements of Dimensioning
  • Electrical and Electronic symbols and their interpretations
  • Symbols and ANSI Number
  • Single Line Diagram
  • Wiring Diagram and Cable Schedule
  • Reading the Schematic Drawing
  • Electrical wiring diagrams
  • JIC wiring symbols
  • Alarms and Controls
  • Gauges and Indicators
  • Line Symbols
  • Electronic Drawings ( Ladder Diagrams)
  • Sounding Tables
  • The basics of Oil Cargo Calculation
  • INTERPRETATION OF PIPING, HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC DIAGRAMS
  • Valves (4)
  • Pumps (2)
  • Filters and Gauges
  • Pipes and Joints
  • Shipboard Pipeline and Pumping Systems
  • Sea Water System
  • Fresh Water System
  • Fuel Oil System
  • Hydraulic System Schematics
  • Common Hydraulic and Pneumatic Symbols and Schematics
  • Pneumatic System Schematics

Marine Engineering Practice (MEP) - Class 4 MEO

Marine Engineering Practice (MEP) - Class 4 MEO

At the main topic pages, you will see a button for taking a quiz. You must take the quiz only after you study the eBook contents for the topic, including watching all the videos.  The self-assessment quizzes are drawn from the entire topical area.  Please take this as often as you wish and try and make sure you have maxed them before you go for the end-of-course assessments.

 

Course General Learning Objectives

After going through this course, student should be able to,

  • Describe the characteristics and limitations of materials used in construction and repair
  • Understand  the characteristics and limitations of processes for fabrication and repair
  • Describe some of the properties and parameters in fabrication and repair
  • Know the safety measures to ensure a safe working environment and for using hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments
  • Know the methods for safe emergency and temporary repairs
  • Describe the use of sealants and packings
  • Know the safety measures for repairs and maintenance
  • Describe the important marine engineering maintenance procedures for plant systems, machinery and equipment 
  • Understand the importance of alignment of machinery components and the procedures for alignment of machinery
  • Describe the maintenance and repairs of vessels in drydocks
  • Know the application of specialized tools and measuring instruments for shipboard use
  • Demonstrate in written forms, the appropriate basic mechanical knowledge and skills required of a licensed marine engineer
  • Understand the design process and selection of materials in construction of marine equipment
  • Exhibit the capability to interpret machinery drawings and handbooks
  • Exhibit the capability to interpret engineering piping, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams

 

Introduction

The course Marine Engineering Practice, or the MEP is developed based on the requirement of the STCW standards for an operational level marine engineer under the operational function of "Maintenance and repair at the operational level", which will cover the necessary knowledge base  for the following competencies as a marine engineer officer- Class IV: 

  • Competence 8: Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board   
  • Competence 9: Maintenance and repair of shipboard machinery and equipment

 

The e-learning course is presented in the form of text, animations, diagrams, case studies, problem solving exercises and many references; students are quizzed on the reading topics toward providing them with a feedback of their understanding and to encourage them to progress further. The course is also aided by live presence of professional course instructors to deal with student enquiries via interesting Q&A sessions. 

 

Course Topics and Competency coverage:

 

 

The course is developed based on the required functional competencies as listed from the TEAP manual.

 

 Function: Maintenance and repair at the operational level
Sr. No.TASK
Competence 8: Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board
8.01Describe the characteristics and limitations of materials used in construction and repair of ships and equipment.
8.02Select and use appropriate material.
8.03Describe the characteristics and limitations of processes used for fabrication and repair.
8.04Describe/Practice the properties and parameters considered in the fabrication and repair of systems and components
8.05Describe the application of safe working practices in the workshop environment
8.06Describe the methods for carrying out safe emergency / temporary repairs
8.07Describe the safety measures to be taken to ensure a safe working environment and for using hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments
8.08Describe the use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments
8.09Select and use hand tools for Dismantling, inspecting, repairing & reassembling equipment.
8.10Select and use special tools for work on specific machinery & equipment i.e., pump, purifiers, reducers.
8.11Use machine tools and equipment for fabrication and repairs.
8.12Select and use general and special measuring equipment.
8.13Locate and use relevant manuals and interpret drawings, diagrams, sketches and instructions.
8.14Locate and interpret relevant manuals.
8.15Select test and use measuring equipment.
8.16Use and interpret test and measuring equipment reading.
8.17Evaluate the necessity for taking corrective action with or without assistance.
8.18Repair faults and correct malfunctions.
8.19Describe the use of various types of sealants and packings.
Competence 9: Maintenance and repair of shipboard machinery and equipment
9.01Locate and use relevant manuals and interpret drawings, sketches and instructions.
9.02Select and use special tools for work on machinery and equipment.
9.03Use machine tools and equipment for fabrication and repairs.
9.04Ensure safety for all persons working on plant or equipment.
9.05Use turning gear, place notice, record and take all safety precautions.
9.06Carry out a crank case inspection of main engine and make a written report.
9.07Take readings of crankshaft deflections of main engine.
9.08Change, inspect, check condition, wear and clearances, overhaul and test fuel injectors and high-pressure pumps, air starting, relief and exhaust valves, of main engine.
9.09Overhaul and change, if necessary, of all diesel engine components.
9.10Take a boiler out of service. Blow a boiler down. Open up a boiler, inspection of internals and externals, testing of mountings, raising of steam.
9.11Undertake overhauling of all deck mounted machinery and survival equipment.
9.12Undertake routine checks and tests steering gear.
9.13Describe safety measures to be taken for repair and maintenance including safe isolation of shipboard machinery and equipment required before personnel are permitted to work on such machinery or equipment.
9.14Describe appropriate basic mechanical knowledge and skills.
9.15Maintenance and repair such as dismantling, adjustment and reassembling of machinery and equipment.
9.16Describe the use of appropriate specialized tools and measuring instruments.
9.17Describe the design characteristics and selection of materials in construction of equipment.
9.18Demonstrate the interpretation of machinery drawings and handbooks. The interpretation of piping, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.