Fuel Injection Equipment
The Chief Mechanical Officer must ensure that the mechanic personnel know and appreciate the importance of maintaining this equipment in first-class condition. Improper adjustment of any part of the fuel injection system can cause serious damage, the extent of which may not be apparent when the machine is running. Fuel valves should never be installed on an engine without checking the spray pattern and valve operation. This test must be carried out immediately before installation on the engine. Adjustments to other parts of the fuel injection equipment should only be made with the permission of a senior mechanic.
knowledge and agreement. functions correctly.
It is important to ensure that the fuel valve of the test equipment
Inspection of the crankcase and camshaft
The undercarriage must be inspected in accordance with the routine maintenance instructions. The Chief Mechanical Officer must ensure that all gear, tools, rags, etc. are removed from the crankcase before closing.
Garbage Fires (crewing crews that start)
Diesel engine garbage fires can be caused by worn mechanical components, faulty fuel injectors, an inefficient exhaust system, improper cylinder lubrication, and carbon buildup.
It is also important that oil leakage into the purge belts is prevented and that the internal surfaces of the belt are kept in a reasonable and clean condition.
The main diesel engines are equipped with fire extinguishing systems, which, if necessary, can be used to extinguish fires in waste collection areas.
Major Machine Repair
The senior mechanic must use every opportunity to carry out planned overhauls of the equipment entrusted to him. If defects are found, he must do everything possible to correct them and avoid delay of the ship.
The chief engineer must make an entry in the scheduled maintenance book about scheduled repairs and inspections of all machine parts performed in port or at sea.
Fire in boilers with exhaust gases (crewing crews that start)
Boilers with exhaust gases must be kept free of soot deposits. More frequent cleaning will be necessary when operating at reduced speed. In the event of a fire, the main engines should be reduced to a minimum speed (taking into account the safety of the ship). If fire resistance increases, the boiler should be drained and boundary cooling applied. Under no circumstances should water be allowed inside. Prompt action is necessary, since beyond this stage the steering wheel will “burn” and destruction of the unit will become almost inevitable.
Slow Running Speed
Periods of slow running may be required for economic and/or ETA reasons. Lower speeds than those listed below may be used for inter-island passage or in heavy weather at the discretion of the captain.
Testing
The correct operation of alarms and M.E. shutdowns must be verified and documented in the maintenance schedule, and the results recorded in the appropriate test report. The test results must also be recorded in the machine log book.
