Diagrams of the indicators of the main engine, where possible, should be taken according to the level
Instructions for the operation of machines or instructions that the chief engineer deems necessary to satisfy himself that the terms and conditions of combustion are correct.
This information must be provided to the Company in a monthly status report.
Ideally, Jobs At Sea manual this should be taken when the ship does not directly change course.
Marine condition, preferably calm, wind and current are minimal. The vessel must be fully loaded with minimal handling.
Vessels with main engines, equipped with means for obtaining data for the program of work of manufacturers, must forward the relevant Company data to monthly status report These data need to be sent more often because of low or low performance.
if the C/E has
Vibration Monitoring
On specific vessels, portable vibration control equipment is provided to assess the performance of rotating machines.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions that came with the equipment.
The concept of using this equipment is to identify trends.
Accurate recording and analysis of previous readings are important to detect changes in vibration levels present in the equipment.
This way you can avoid costly breakdowns. Conversely, routine maintenance may be delayed if the readings remain constant.
If the company does not provide, the chief engineer must list all major rotating and reciprocating machines for monitoring.
The three positions on each piece of equipment must be selected and marked with paint.