IBAÑEZ, BEN ALDRIAN T.

EWK 1 311
BSMARE-3 C/E ROQUE GATDULA
Midterm Assignment No. 1

Read the Article provided in your LMS about Main Engine Shutdown and Blackout Procedures. After
reading the article answer the following questions in at least 3 Sentences.

1. As a duty engineer, explain the procedures for what to do during a main engine shutdown.

A ship's constant electrical consumption during deep sea trip is replaced by more volatile or
variable consumption requirements due to greater stress placed on the electrical generation equipment
when the ship begins maneuvering in more limited waters. Starting auxiliary machinery such as additional
steering motors, bow thrusters, general service pumps, hydraulic equipment, and deck machinery.
Propulsion problems and power outages have increased due to low Sulphur fuel laws and fuel grade
modifications.

Additionally, it is critical that the pilot and bridge team are aware of the maximum number of
consecutive engines starts they can require while the ship is being maneuvered. Inadequate or inadequate
electronic and pneumatic control system maintenance, loss of control air pressure Lubrication loss
Engines can be programmed to shut down or even slow down automatically at critical times. Failure of
the intermediate bearing on the shaft Failure of the stern tube bearings.

2. Explain the reasons and prevention of Main Engine Shutdown.

Main engine failures and blackouts tend to occur when a ship is most vulnerable. The reasons of
the blackouts are likely to be contaminated fuel oil, Improper fuel transfer method when entering or
leaving SECA No beginning air. Excessive engine starts and stops while maneuvering will decrease the
primary engine start bottles' pressure. The engine may fail to start, causing loss of navigational control at
vital periods, such as docking. The initial air pressure must be checked. During maneuvers, the pilot and
bridge team must be informed of the maximum number of consecutive engines starts. Inadequate or
inadequate control system maintenance (for example, filters in pneumatic control systems are often
neglected) Low air pressure loss lubrication loss Automated engine shutdown or slowdown at a crucial
time Failure of intermediate shaft bearings.

3. Explain the reasons of onboard blackouts and how to avoid them.

The following causes blackouts: The main engine fails while using the shaft generator, Automation
fails, and Electrical fails. These are plausible causes. The loss of the air control supply to the fuel tank
valves. Mechanical failure, engine seizure, lubricant loss, overheating, scavenging fires.

The starting current of electrical motors can be several times the full ‘on load' current. Large
motors may cause breaker trips and blackouts. Despite modern ships' built-in safety safeguards, it is
prudent to set procedures to assure adequate generating power before starting major electrical motors.
Many modern ships include automation to ensure that enough electrical capacity is available before
devices like the bow thruster can be started, however automation can fail.