e. Check the lubrication; flush the governorsump and refill it with proper oil.f. Check the setting of the needle valve.g. Make repairs. When you have completed therepairs, start the engine and check its operation. Whenit is operating properly, notify the engineer officer andthe bridge.2. Engine cooling water temperature above theallowed limita.b.c.tankd.e.valves.f.g.Notify the bridge.Reduce the load and the speed of the engine.Check the freshwater level in the expansionCheck the saltwater discharge pressure.Check the sea suction and the dischargeVent the freshwater and the saltwater pumps.Check the setting and operation of thetemperature regulating valve,3. Failed main engine lube oil pressurea. Secure the engine immediately.b. Notify the engineer officer and the bridge.c. Check the sump oil level, the piping, thefilters, the strainers, and the lube oil pump capacity.Make the repairs.d. After you have completed the repairs, notifythe engineer officer and the bridge.For more generalized examples of main engine(diesel-drive) casualties, refer to “Damage Control -Engineering Casualty Control,” Chapter 079, Volume3, of NSTM.To obtain detailed information on diesel enginecasualty control procedures, refer to the manufacturer’sinstructions, the pertinent type commander’sinstructions, and the ship’s Engineering CasualtyControl Manual.WATCH STANDINGYou will spend much of your time aboard ship as awatch stander. How you stand your watch is veryimportant to the reliability of the engineering plant andthe entire ship. To be a successful watch stander, youmust do the following;l Have the skills to detect unusua1 noises,vibrations, or odors that may indicate faulty machineryoperation.l Take appropriate and prompt correctivemeasures.l Be ready, in emergencies, to act quickly andindependently.l Know the ship’s piping systems and HOW,WHERE, and WHY they are controlled.l Know each piece of machinery: how it isconstucted, how it operates, how it fits into theengineering plant, and where related equipment iscontrolled.l Be able to read and interpret measuringinstruments.l Understand how and why protective devicesfunction (relief valves, speed limiting governors,overspeed trips, and cut-in and cutout devices).l Recognize and remove fire hazards, stow gearthat is adrift, and keep deck plates clean and dry.l NEVER try to operate a piece of equipment thatis defective.l Report all unsafe conditions to the space or plantsupervisor.l Know the status of every piece of machinery atyour station.l Promptly handle any necessary change in speedor setup, and record correctly all data concerning theoperation and maintenance of the machinery.l Be sure the log is up-to-date and the status boardsare current.l Know what machinery is operating and what thenight orders and standing orders are before you relievethe watch.Above all, if you don’t know-ASK! A noise, odor,or condition may seem abnormal to you, but you maynot be certain whether it is a problem. When thathappens, call your immediate watch supervisor.You can best gain the respect and confidence of yoursupervisors and shipmates if you stand a good watch.Relieve the watch on time or even a little early if possibleto be sure you know the condition of the machinery andwhat you need to do. DON’T TRY TO RELIEVE THEW A T C H F I R S T A N D F I G U R E O U T T H E1-25
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