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LISTENING FOR GIST.i

Listen to the audio and discuss the main idea.

LISTENING FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION.

Listen to the text and answer the following questions:
1. What is the chief engineer in charge of?
2. What is he responsible for?
3. What is he responsible for in particular?
4. What kind of documents must he keep?
5. What information must he log?
6. Who assists the chief engineer?

LISTENING FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION.

Listen to the text and supply the missing words

The Chief Engineer, or Chief Engineering Officer, is in _________ of the Engine Department. He is responsible for all technical operations of the
_________, including engineering, electrical and mechanical units. In particular, he is responsible for all the _________ machinery, power
generating equipment and _________. He has to keep documents on the machinery working as well as all the _________ carried out on the
vessel. He also logs fuel oil consumption. A varying number of officers, petty officers and _________ assist the chief engineer.

LISTENING FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION.

Listen to the text and complete the sentences below:
1) The First Engineer is responsible for ……………………………………..
2) The responsibilities of the Second Engineer usually include the maintenance of lubricating systems, ………………….., and ……………………….
3) The Third Engineer is usually responsible ……………………………
4) He also supervises tanks soundings and monitors …………………………..
5) The responsibilities of the Fourth Engineer may include the operation and ……………………
6) The Motorman’s duties are defined by the …………………. and can include, for example, the ……………………. and cleaning of specific engine parts.

LISTEN AND COMPLETE THE TRANSCRIPT BY INSERTING THE MISSING WORDS IN THE SPACES ii
Anybody who wants to be a Marine Engineer must be ready and prepared to spend a long period in  ______________. Practical training is of
crucial importance because the sea ________________ is very demanding. Sea training is not easy, although it only takes place when a candidate
has sufficient knowledge already. A cadet engineer has to learn new _____________ and put them into practice. For instance, he learns how to
do machine _______________ like opening up different _______________, tube sleeves, and ____________ items like nuts and
____________, as well as cleaning valves and changing ______________. The successful candidate may be awarded a diploma and will then be
able to work on ships as 4th and later on as 3rd, Engineer. Then after some time spent working on ships and approving some exams before the
respective ___________ ______________, he can sit for competency certificates as a 2nd Engineer. Again, after some time at sea and approving
some exams before the respective Maritime Authority, he can sit for the class certificate of competency, which qualifies him to take up the job of
the Chief Engineer on board a ship. A marine engineer can be called a ship mechanic, a ship  _______________, a ship engine operator, or a
ship engine room attendant with the necessary knowledge and experience to be able to solve any unforeseen problem that could happen in any
machine on board

MATCH THE WORDS WITH THEIR DEFINITIONS

1) Tube sleeve a) A sharply grooved metal rod that can be driven in to hold an object together
2) Nut b) A device that permits the flow of liquid or gas
3) Machine c) A structure with many elements for doing some work
4) Valve d) A machine part inside or around which another part revolves
5) Filter e) A small metal piece with a hole for fastening a bolt
6) Screw f) A device for removing dirt or other particles from air or liquid
7) Bolt g) A tube part fitting around another part
8) Bearing h) A grooved metal rod with a head used with a nut to hold parts together
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FIND THE COLLOCATIONS BY MATCHING THE TWO HALVES OF THE EXPRESSION

1. practical a) certificate
2. sufficient b) bolts
3. machine c) repairs
4. rusty d) period
5. successful e) knowledge
6. qualified f) training
7. competency g) engineer
8. working h) candidate

CROSSWORDS
1) the engine room rating responsible for routine greasing of the machinery
2) a structure for carrying cargo across waters
3) extra, free, not needed immediately
4) put back into good condition after damage
5) Written evidence to be kept on machinery working
6) Employed on tankers to repair pumps
7) An arrangement of pipes and valves connected together to perform one function
8) A captain or any of mates of a ship, e.g. a chief
9) A tank in which things are boiled or heated
10) work of keeping machinery in a good state
11) a ship record kept on board
12) The head engineer on a ship
13) the right to give orders and make final decisions
14) Lower in rank, subordinate

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COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH WORDS FORM THE BOX

Pumpmen jack-of-all-trades specify service exactly know-how successfully

Monitors inventory bunkering defects running affect economical auxiliary

1. The main engine was not ______________ properly, so we had to make use of the ____________ engine.
2. The Chief Engineer decided on repairs and reported on the _____________ to the Master.
3. Engine trouble may _____________ the ship’s performance.
4. The Chief engineer never wastes anything and sees to it that there is an _______________ use of fuel, supplies and stores.
5. Today he is looking over the _______________ to see that nothing is missing.
6. He _____________ fuel and water supplies every day and supervises _______________ when the vessel is filling up tanks.
7. It is important to _______________ the tasks for the crew, so that they know ____________ what to do on a watch.
8. Today the machinery is very specialized and needs different kind of _____________.
9. On tankers _____________ operate cargo tanks.
10. In olden days work in the engine room included a little bit of everything and an engineer had to be a __________________.
11. But today engineers have to have a great deal of _________________to carry out their ______________

ALL THE FOLLOWING YES-NO QUESTIONS CONTAIN A MISTAKE. CORRECT THE MISUNDERSTANDINGS
1) Is the Chief Engineer responsible the maintenance of lubricating systems and engine room auxiliaries?
2) Is the Second Engineer responsible for fuel and water systems?
3) Is the Third Engineer responsible for all maintenance and operations of the engineering and technical units?
4) Is the Fourth Engineer responsible for all technical operations of the vessel?
5) Does the electrician supervise tanks soundings and monitors the boiler room equipment?
6) Does the fitter do the daily maintenance and cleaning of specific engine parts?
7) Is the Motorman responsible for all the electrical equipment onboard?

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LISTEN TO THE FOLLOWING DIALOGUE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW:

These are the characters:

A: A Journalist
A: Good morning. Can I ask you a few questions regarding the watchkeeping duties of a
_____________________?
B: No problem, go ahead.
A: Ok, my first question is: what does a motorman have to do when he starts his watch?
B: First of all, he must inspect the engine room, the ____________________, the emergency
fire pump compartment and the air conditioning compartment. He must also check the
lubricating oil, the  ___________________ and the water levels of the engine room tanks.
A: Is checking working and stand-by equipment part of the motorman’s duty?
B: A Motorman B: Yes, of course. And in addition he must also check equipment for abnormal sound and
vibrations and check bilge space for _____________________. He must report everything to
the duty engineer.
A: What about his duties during the watch?
B: A motorman must _________________ the engine room and related rooms at regular
intervals and keep the engine room clean. If he observes any abnormal  ______________ he
must report it to the duty engineer immediately.
A: What does the motorman have to do at the end of his watch?
B: He must clean  _____________ and make sure that the next motorman is ready for duty

MANY WORDS CAN BE USED IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE. DECIDE WHAT THE SPEAKER MEANS IN THE PREVIOUS INTERVIEW

watch a) work period on a ship b) A small device which shows the time. It is worn on your wrist
tank a) a military vehicle b) a container
compartment a) a room inside a train b)a separate area for a specific purpose>
check a) to inspect, to control b) a pattern containing squares specially on clothes

PERSONAL PROJECT: Prepare notes for a 2 minute presentation on the following question:
1) What are the Chief Engineer’s duties?
2) What are the Second Engineer’s duties?
3) What are the Third Engineer’s duties?
4) What are the Fourth Engineer’s duties?
5) What are the electrician’s duties?
6) What are the fitter’s duties?
7) What are the wiper’s duties?

Consider what the duties are at the beginning and end of the watch, the duties which
have to be carried out during the watch and the equipment and compartments which
must be checked. Use any of the following expressions in your presentation.

First of all/Firstly/At first, he must /has to ...

Secondly, he must/has to …
Thirdly, he must/has to ...
Besides, ...
In addition, ...
Moreover, …
Last, but not least, he must also/ he also has to…….

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES:

1. In the past each ocean-going vessel was legally required to carry ___________ for communicating with shore or other ships.
2. The radio officer or navigating officers not only deal with navigational information, but also send and receive ___________
3. In case of receiving a distress signal the auto-alarm system _________________
4. The propulsive unit of a ship may be a ________________________ or ______________.
5. The following engineer officers rank above the fourth engineer: ______________.
6. The Chief Engineer is required to hold _______________________.
7. The 2nd and 3rd engineers are responsible for _______________________.
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SUPPLY THE MISSING WORDS:

1. The Chief Engineer ranks after the _____________________ .
2. He is the head of the ___________________ .
3. The ___________________ is in charge of the maintenance of the engine-room, deck gear and other machinery.
4. These engineer officers normally keep ____________________ .
5. The _________________ is responsible for loading and discharging the cargo, and for water ballast.
6. In tankers the ___________________ operates the pumping arrangement.
7. The ___________'s or ____________’s duty is to check and replace the lubricating oil, as well as to clean the engine-room.
8. The _____________________ is in charge of the storeroom.
9. The ____________________ is a petty officer who attends to the boiler or engine and assists in the engine-room.
10. _____________________ look after boilers.
11. The maintenance and repair of all electrical equipment are the duties of the ____________________ .

FILL IN THE FOLLOWING WORDS:

•CHAIRMAN • DECK • WORKFORCE • RADIO-OFFICER • PUMPMAN • PLANNING COMMITTEE • GENERAL PURPOSE • PETTY OFFICERS

General purpose manning system: In the  ___________ system of manning ratings take the place of greasers and seamen in traditionally manned
ships. Engine room and  ______________ ratings join together to form a  ___________ capable of working on deck and in the engine-room. In
the GP system  ___________ are capable of doing the jobs of Bosun, Carpenter and Donkeyman, and in tankers, doing the job of 
____________ as well. The work of the GP crew is organized by a Planning Committee. In the Planning Committee the Master acts as 
_____________ . The __________________ acts as Secretary. Other members of the  _____________ are the Chief Engineer, the Chief Officer,
the Second Engineer, the Catering Officer and the Chief Petty Officer.

FILL IN THE SPACES WITH SUITABLE WORDS FROM THE UNIT

The modern ship's propulsive unit may consist of (a)  ______________ or (b) ______________ engine-room department is composed of a team
of __________ and ___________ They are controlled by the ___________, who ranks after the master. The services on board coming from
the engine-room of a seagoing vessel are: ___________, heat, running water, _________, and many more.

FILL IN THE SPACES WITH SUITABLE WORDS FROM THE UNIT

The Chief Engineer, or Chief Engineering Officer, is ____________________ He is responsible for all technical operations of the vessel, including
___________________________ _ In particular, he is responsible for all the propulsion machinery, ____________________. He has to keep
documents on the machinery working as well as all the ___________________________. He also keeps the log records of
________________________. A varying number of ___________________________assist the chief engineer.

MATCH THE JOBS AND THE DUTIES

1 The Second Engineer.
2 The Fourth Engineer.
3 The First Engineer.
4 The Third Engineer.
a) He is responsible for maintenance and operations of the engineering and technical units.
b) His responsibilities usually include the maintenance of lubricating systems, engine room
auxiliaries, and electrical equipment.
c) He is usually responsible for fuel and water systems. He also supervises tanks soundings and
monitors the boiler room equipment.
d) His responsibilities may include, for instance, the operation and maintenance of engine room
auxiliaries.

FILL IN THE SPACES WITH SUITABLE WORDS FROM THE UNIT

I) The propulsion plant department can also include some ________ officers, such as the ________ and the storekeeper and, if the ship is a
tanker, there may also be the ________. The first one mentioned attends a ________, auxiliary boiler, especially when the ship is in port. A
________ is in charge of all the spare parts and equipment stored for the engine room. The last one, a ________, is employed to maintain and
operate cargo pumps. The Motorman's duties are defined by the head of the engine department and can include, for example, the ________ and
cleaning of specific engine parts. The engine room ________, e.g. fire-fighters, ________ are usually employed on watches to assist the engineer
in charge. They are responsible for daily cleanliness of the engine room and for routine ________ greasing and machinery servicing.

II) The engine officers’ hierarchy goes as follows: The highest in rank is the First Engineer. He is responsible for _________ and operations of the
engineering and technical units. Then the _________ Engineer. His responsibilities usually include the maintenance of _________ systems,
engine room auxiliaries, and electrical equipment. Below him is the Third Engineer. He is usually responsible for fuel and water systems. He also
supervises tanks _________ and monitors the boiler room equipment. The Fourth Engineer’s responsibilities may include, for instance, the
operation and maintenance of engine room _________. The lowest in rank is the Motorman – His duties are defined by the _________ of the
engine department and can include, for example, the daily _________ and cleaning of specific engine parts.

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INSERT THE MISSING TERMS

For operation with a reduced crew the vessels are required to meet several requirements: __________ (UMS), satellite navigational system, remote
control of mooring winches, remote control of liquid cargo handling and ____________, Inmarsat communications, collision avoidance system
(ARPA) and ______________ and monitoring station located on the bridge

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES:

1. In the past each ocean-going vessel was legally required to carry _____________ for communicating with shore or other ships.
2. The radio officer or navigating officers not only deal with navigational information, but also send and receive _______________
3. In case of receiving a distress signal the auto-alarm system _________________
4. The propulsive unit of a ship may be a ________________________ or ______________.
5. The following engineer officers rank above the fourth engineer: ______________.
6. The Chief Engineer is required to hold _______________________.
7. The 2nd and 3rd engineers are responsible for _______________________
8. The Chief Engineer ranks after the _____________________.
9. He is the head of the ___________________ .
10. The ___________________ is in charge of the maintenance of the engine-room, deck gear and other machinery.
11. These engineer officers normally keep ____________________ .
12. The _________________ is responsible for loading and discharging the cargo, and for water ballast.
13. In tankers the ___________________ operates the pumping arrangement.
14. The __________________'s or ________________ 's duty is to check and replace the lubricating oil, as well as to clean the engine-room.
15. The _____________________ is in charge of the storeroom.
16. The ____________________ is a petty officer who attends to the boiler or engine and assists in the engine-room.
17. _____________________ look after boilers.
18. The maintenance and repair of all electrical equipment are the duties of the ____________________

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1. Why does the term radio-department seem out of place?
2. What were the legal requirements regarding the radio-service on board?
3. Who is in charge of radio watchkeeping nowadays?
4. What are the duties of the radio-department?
5. Who are the members of the engine-room department?
6. What are the duties performed by the engine-room staff?
7. Which certificates must be held by the engineer officers?
8. What are the following engineers responsible for: Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, Third Engineer, Fourth Engineer?
9. What are the names and duties of the engine ratings?
10. What is the GP manning system and where is it employed?

FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE FOLLOWING MODAL VERBS: • SHOULD • WOULD • COULD • WILL • MIGHT
An engine breakdown  ____________ occur as a result of a human error or machine failure. A total lack of power or "black-out"  __________ be
dangerous if the ship is in congested waters or is about to meet heavy weather. A black-out  ____________ cause the inability of the vessel to steer
or to maneuver. When the engine-room alarm sounds all engineers  ______________ report to the engine-room in order to assist in the emergency.
Total black-outs are rare, but when they occur it  ____________ take a few hours for the engine to start up again.

SUPPLY THE PRESENT SIMPLE OR CONTINUOUS OF THE VERBS IN BRACKETS:

The MV «Lion» (steam)  ___________ southward from the Hormuz Strait. The 8-12 watchkeeping officers (stand)  ___________ on the control
platform in the engine-room. The Fifth Engineer (leave)  ___________ the platform to change over the settling tanks. The Fourth Engineer (finish)
 ______________ writing up the engine-room log and (be)  _____________ about to leave the Platform. Suddenly the Third Engineer (shout) 
_____________ : The steam pressure (fall)  ______________ . What (be)  ___________ up?
He (call)  ______________ back to the Fourth Engineer: “Sound the alarm and shut off the steam turbines. Something (be) ______________
wrong with the changeover, the fires (be) ______________ out. It (seem)  __________ like water in the fuel oil.” Meanwhile the
Second Engineer (ring) ___________ the bridge to inform the Master. The Second Mate (hoist) __________ the Not Under Command signal
and (change) _____________ from automatic to manual steering.

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OMI requires Chief Engineers and all persons engaged on

watchkeeping duties to observe the standards and guidance
regarding watchkeeping in the STCW Code. The objective is to
ensure that a safe continuous watch is maintained in all seagoing
ships at all times. The term engineering watch means either a
person or a group of personnel comprising the watch or a period
of responsibility for an officer during which the physical presence
in machinery spaces of that officer may or may not be required.
The officer in charge of the engineering watch is the chief engineer
officer’s representative and is primarily responsible, at all times,
for the safe and efficient operation and upkeep of machinery
affecting the safety of the ship and is responsible for the
inspection, operation and testing, as required, of all machinery and
equipment under the responsibility of the engineering watch.

CERTIFICATION: The officer in charge of the engineering watch

must be qualified in accordance with the provisions of OMI (Seagoing Qualifications) appropriate to the duties related to engineering watchkeeping.
VOYAGE PLANNING: The chief engineer officer shall, in consultation with the master, determine in advance the needs of the intended voyage, taking
into consideration the requirements for fuel, water, lubricants, chemicals, expendable and other spare parts, tools, supplies and any other
requirements.
WATCHKEEPING AT SEA: Companies, chief engineer and watchkeeping personnel must observe the following principles to ensure that safe watches
are maintained at all times.
 The chief engineer of every ship must ensure that watchkeeping arrangements are adequate to maintain a safe engineering watch.
 Engineer officers and ratings must be aware of the serious effects of operational or accidental pollution of the marine environment and
shall take all possible precautions to prevent such pollution, particularly within the framework of relevant international and port
regulations.
WATCH ARRANGEMENTS: The composition of the engineering watch shall, at all times, be adequate to ensure the safe operation of all machinery
affecting the operation of the ship, in either automated or manual mode and be appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions. When
deciding the composition of the engineering watch, which may include appropriately qualified ratings, the following considerations must be taken
into account:
(a) the type of ship and the type and condition of the machinery;
(b) the adequate supervision, at all times, of machinery affecting the safe operation of the ship;
(c) any special modes of operation dictated by conditions such as weather, ice, contaminated water, shallow water, emergency conditions,
damage containment or pollution abatement;
(d) the qualifications and experience of the engineering watch;
(e) the safety of life, ship, cargo and port, and protection of the environment;
(f) the observance of international, national and local regulations; and
(g) maintaining the normal operations of the ship.
TAKING OVER THE WATCH: The officer in charge of the engineering watch shall not hand over the watch to the relieving officer if there is reason to
believe that the latter is obviously not capable of carrying out the watchkeeping duties effectively, in which case the Chief Engineer officer must be
notified. The relieving officer of the engineering watch shall ensure that the other members of the relieving engineering watch, if any, are apparently
fully capable of performing their duties effectively. Prior to taking over the engineering watch, relieving officers shall satisfy themselves regarding at
least the following:
(a) the standing orders and special instructions of the Chief Engineer relating to the operation of the ship’s systems and machinery;
(b) the nature of all work being performed on machinery and systems, the personnel involved and potential hazards;
(c) the level and, where applicable, the condition of water or residues in bilges, ballast tanks, slop tanks, reserve tanks, fresh water tanks,
sewage tanks and any special requirements for use or disposal of the contents thereof;
(d) the condition and level of fuel in the reserve tanks, settling tank, day tank and other fuel storage facilities;
(e) any special requirements relating to sanitary system disposals;
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(f) condition and mode of operation of the various main and auxiliary systems, including the electrical power distribution system;
(g) where applicable, the condition of monitoring and control console equipment, and which equipment is being operated manually;
(h) where applicable, the condition and mode of operation of automatic boiler controls such as flame safeguard control systems, limit
control systems, combustion control systems, fuel-supply control systems and other equipment related to the operation of steam boilers;
(i) any potentially adverse conditions resulting from bad weather, ice, contaminated or shallow water;
(j) any special modes of operation dictated by equipment failure or adverse ship conditions;
(k) the reports of engine-room ratings, relating to their assigned duties;
(l) the availability of fire-fighting appliances; and
(m) the state of completion of engine-room log.

PERFORMING THE WATCH: The officer in charge of the engineering watch shall ensure that the established watchkeeping arrangements are
maintained and that under direction, engine-room ratings, if forming part of the engineering watch, assist in the safe and efficient operation of the
propulsion machinery and auxiliary equipment. The officer in charge of the engineering watch shall continue to be responsible for machinery space
operations, despite the presence of the Chief Engineer officer in the machinery spaces, until specifically informed that the Chief Engineer has assumed
that responsibility and this is mutually understood. All members of the engineering watch shall be familiar with their assigned watchkeeping duties.
In addition, every member must have knowledge of:
(a) the use of appropriate internal communication systems;
(b) the escape routes from machinery spaces;
(c) the engine-room alarm systems and be able to distinguish between the various alarms with special reference to the fire-extinguishing
media alarm; and
(d) the number, location and types of fire-fighting equipment and damage-control gear in the machinery spaces, together with their use
and the various safety precautions to be observed.

Any machinery not functioning properly, expected to malfunction or requiring special service, shall be noted along with any action already taken.
Plans shall be made for any further action if required. When the machinery spaces are in the manned condition, the officer in charge of the
engineering watch shall at all times be readily capable of operating the propulsion equipment in response to needs for changes in direction or speed.
When the machinery spaces are in the periodic unmanned condition, the designated duty officer in charge of the engineering watch must be
immediately available and on call to attend the machinery spaces. All bridge orders shall be promptly executed. Changes in direction or speed of
the main propulsion units shall be recorded. The officer in charge of the engineering watch shall ensure that the main propulsion unit controls, when
in the manual mode of operation, are continuously attended under stand-by or maneuvering conditions.

Due attention shall be paid to the ongoing maintenance and support of all machinery, including mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and
pneumatic systems, their control apparatus and associated safety equipment, all accommodation service systems equipment and the recording of
stores and spare gear usage. The Chief Engineer shall ensure that the officer in charge of the engineering watch is informed of all preventive
maintenance, damage control, or repair operations to be performed during the engineering watch. The officer in charge of the engineering watch is
responsible for the isolation, by-passing and adjustment of all machinery under the responsibility of the engineering watch that is to be worked on,
and shall record all work carried out.

When the engine-room is put in a stand-by condition, the officer in charge of the engineering watch must ensure that all machinery and equipment
which may be used during maneuvering is in a state of immediate readiness and that an adequate reserve of power is available for steering gear and
other requirements. Officers in charge of an engineering watch shall not be assigned or undertake any duties which would interfere with their
supervisory duties in respect of the main propulsion system and ancillary equipment. They shall keep the main propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
under constant supervision until properly relieved, and must periodically inspect the machinery in their charge. They shall also ensure that adequate
rounds of the machinery and steering gear spaces are made for the purpose of observing and reporting equipment malfunctions or breakdowns,
performing or directing routine adjustments, required upkeep and any other necessary tasks.

Officers in charge of an engineering watch shall direct any other member of the engineering watch to inform them of potentially hazardous conditions
which may adversely affect the machinery or jeopardize the safety of life or of the ship. The officer in charge of the engineering watch shall ensure
that the machinery space watch is supervised, and must arrange for substitute personnel in the event of the incapacity of any engineering watch
personnel. The engineering watch shall not leave the machinery spaces unsupervised in a manner that would prevent the manual operation of the
engine-room plant or throttles. The officer in charge of the engineering watch shall take the action necessary to contain the effects of damage
resulting from equipment breakdown, fire, flooding, rupture, collision, stranding, or other cause. Before going off duty, the officer in charge of the
engineering watch shall ensure that all events related to the main and auxiliary machinery which have occurred during the engineering watch are
suitably recorded. The officer in charge of the engineering watch shall co-operate with any engineer in charge of maintenance work during all
preventive maintenance, damage control or repairs. This includes but is not necessarily limited to:
(a) isolating and bypassing machinery to be worked on;
(b) adjusting the remaining plant to function adequately and safely during the maintenance period;
(c) recording, in the engine-room log or other suitable document, the equipment worked on and the personnel involved, and which safety
steps have been taken and by whom, for the benefit of relieving officers and for record purposes; and
(d) testing and putting into service, when necessary, the repaired machinery or equipment.

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The officer in charge of the engineering watch shall ensure that if there are any engine room ratings who perform maintenance duties they are
available if required to assist in the manual operation of machinery in the event of automatic equipment failure. The officer in charge of the
engineering watch shall bear in mind that changes in speed, resulting from machinery malfunction, or any loss of steering, may imperil the safety of
the ship and life at sea. The bridge shall be immediately notified, in the event of fire, and of any impending action in machinery spaces that may cause
reduction in the ship’s speed, imminent steering failure, stoppage of the ship’s propulsion system or any alteration in the generation of electric power
or similar threat to safety. This notification, where possible, must be accomplished before changes are made, in order to afford the bridge the
maximum available time to take whatever action is possible to avoid a potential marine casualty.

The officer in charge of the engineering watch shall notify the chief engineer officer without delay:
(a) when engine damage or a malfunction occurs which may be such as to endanger the safe operation of the ship;
(b) when any malfunction occurs which, it is believed, may cause damage or breakdown of propulsion machinery, auxiliary machinery or
monitoring and governing systems; and
(c) in any emergency or if in any doubt as to what decision or measures to take.

Despite the requirement to notify the Chief Engineer in the foregoing circumstances, the officer in charge of the engineering watch shall not hesitate
to take immediate action for the safety of the ship, its machinery and crew where circumstances require. The officer in charge of the engineering
watch shall give the other watchkeeping personnel, if any, all appropriate instructions and information which will ensure the keeping of a safe
engineering watch. Routine machinery upkeep, performed as incidental tasks as a part of keeping a safe watch, shall be set up as an integral part of
the watch routine. Detailed repair maintenance involving repairs to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or applicable electronic equipment
throughout the ship shall be performed with the cognizance of the officer in charge of the engineering watch and chief engineer officer. These repairs
shall be recorded.

WATCHKEEPING UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS AND IN DIFFERENT AREAS

RESTRICTED VISIBILITY: The officer in charge of the engineering watch shall ensure that
permanent air or steam pressure is available for sound signals and that at all times bridge orders
relating to changes in speed or direction of operation are immediately implemented and, in
addition, that auxiliary machinery used for maneuvering is readily available.
COASTAL AND CONGESTED WATERS: The officer in charge of the engineering watch shall
ensure that all machinery involved with the maneuvering of the ship can immediately be placed
in the manual mode of operation when notified that the ship is in congested waters. The officer
in charge of the engineering watch shall also ensure that an adequate reserve of power is
available for steering and other maneuvering requirements. Emergency steering and other
auxiliary equipment must be ready for immediate operation.
SHIP AT ANCHOR: At an unsheltered anchorage the chief engineer officer shall consult with
the master whether or not to maintain the same engineering watch as when underway. When
a ship is at anchor in an open roadstead or any other virtually “at sea” condition, the engineer
officer in charge of the engineering watch shall ensure that:
(a) an efficient engineering watch is kept;
(b) periodic inspection is made of all operating and stand by machinery;
(c) main and auxiliary machinery is maintained in a state of readiness in accordance with orders from the bridge;
(d) measures are taken to protect the environment from pollution by the ship, and that applicable pollution prevention regulations are
complied with; and
(e) all damage control and firefighting systems are in readiness.

WATCHKEEPING IN PORT
On any ship safely moored or safely at anchor under normal circumstances in port, the master shall arrange for an appropriate and effective watch
to be maintained for the purpose of safety. Special requirements may be necessary for special types of ships’ propulsion systems or ancillary
equipment and for ships carrying hazardous, dangerous, toxic or highly flammable materials or other special types of cargo. The chief engineer officer,
in consultation with the master, must ensure that engineering watchkeeping arrangements are adequate to maintain a safe engineering watch while
in port. When deciding the composition of the engineering watch, which may include appropriate engine-room ratings, the following points are
among those to be taken into account:
(a) on all ships of 750 kW propulsion power and over there shall always be an officer in charge of the engineering watch
(b) officers, while in charge of an engineering watch, must not be assigned or undertake any task or duty which would interfere with their
supervisory duty in respect of the ship’s machinery system.

Note: The STCW Code defines propulsion power as the total maximum continuous rated output power in kilowatts of all the ship’s main propulsion
machinery which appears on the ship’s certificate of registry or other official document.

TAKING OVER THE WATCH: Officers in charge of the engineering watch shall not hand over the watch to their relieving officer if they have any reason
to believe that the latter is obviously not capable of carrying out watchkeeping duties effectively, in which case the chief engineer must be notified
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duties effectively. If, at the moment of handing over the engineering watch, an important operation is being performed it must be concluded by the
officer being relieved, except when ordered otherwise by the Chief Engineer. Prior to taking over the engineering watch, the relieving officer must
be informed by the officer in charge of the engineering watch as to:
(a) the standing orders of the day, any special orders relating to the ship operations, maintenance functions, repairs to the ship’s machinery
or control equipment;
(b) the nature of all work being performed on machinery and systems on board ship, personnel involved and potential hazards;
(c) the level and condition, where applicable, of water or residue in bilges, ballast tanks, slop tanks, sewage tanks, reserve tanks and special
requirements for the use or disposal of the contents thereof;
(d) any special requirements relating to sanitary system disposals;
(e) the condition and state of readiness of portable fire-extinguishing equipment and fixed fire-extinguishing installations and fire-detection
systems;
(f) authorized repair personnel on board engaged in engineering activities, their work locations and repair functions and other authorized
persons on board and the required crew;
(g) any port regulations pertaining to ship effluents, firefighting requirements and ship readiness, particularly during potential bad weather
conditions;
(h) the lines of communication available between the ship and shore personnel, including port authorities, in the event of an emergency
arising or assistance being required;
(i) any other circumstance of importance to the safety of the ship, its crew, cargo or the protection of the environment from pollution;
(j) the procedures for notifying the appropriate authority of environmental pollution resulting from engineering activities.
Relieving officers, before assuming charge of the engineering watch, shall satisfy themselves that they are fully informed by the officer being relieved,
as outlined above, and:
(a) be familiar with existing and potential sources of power, heat and lighting and their distribution;
(b) know the availability and condition of ship’s fuel, lubricants and all water supplies; and
(c) be ready to prepare the ship and its machinery, as far as is possible, for stand-by or emergency conditions as required.

PERFORMING THE WATCH: Officers in charge of the engineering watch shall pay particular attention to:
(a) the observance of all orders, special operating procedures and regulations concerning hazardous conditions and their prevention in all
areas in their charge;
(b) the instrumentation and control systems, monitoring of all power supplies, components and systems in operation;
(c) the techniques, methods and procedures necessary to prevent violation of the pollution regulations of the local authorities; and
(d) the state of the bilges.
Officers in charge of the engineering watch must:
(a) in emergencies, raise the alarm when in their opinion the situation so demands, and take all possible measures to prevent damage to
the ship, persons on board and cargo;
(b) be aware of the deck officer’s needs relating to the equipment required in the loading or unloading of the cargo and the additional
requirements of the ballast and other ship stability control systems;
(c) make frequent rounds of inspection to determine possible equipment malfunction or failure, and take immediate remedial action to
ensure the safety of the ship, of cargo operations, of the port and the environment;
(d) ensure that the necessary precautions are taken, within their area of responsibility, to prevent accidents or damage to the various
electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems of the ship;
(e) ensure that all important events affecting the operation, adjustment or repair of the ship’s machinery are satisfactorily recorded.

GUIDANCE ON KEEPING A WATCH

Particular guidance may be necessary for special types of propulsion systems or ancillary equipment and for ships carrying hazardous, dangerous,
toxic or highly flammable materials or other special types of cargo. The chief engineer officer should provide this operational guidance as appropriate.
It is essential that officers in charge of the engineering watch appreciate that the efficient performance of engineering watchkeeping duties is
necessary in the interest of the safety of life and property at sea and of preventing pollution of the marine environment. The relieving officer, before
assuming charge of the engineering watch, should:
(a) be familiar with the location and use of the equipment provided for the safety of life in a hazardous or toxic environment;
(b) ascertain that materials for the administration of emergency medical first aid are readily available, particularly those required for the
treatment of burns and scalds; and
(c) when in port, safely anchored or moored, be aware of:
(i) cargo activities, the status of maintenance and repair functions and all other operations affecting the watch; and
(ii) the auxiliary machinery in use for passenger or crew accommodation services, cargo operations, operational water supplies
and exhaust systems.
There are a number of things to be done by the Duty Engineer on Receiving One hour notice from the Bridge
 Inform Chief Engineer regarding arrival.
 The bridge will start reducing the speed to maneuvering speed.
 Start additional generator in parallel.
 Stop the steam turbine and shaft generator if fitted.
 Ensure the power is available for deck machinery and bow thruster.

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 The bridge will also start additional steering gear unit.

 Take a round of steering gear room and check oil level linkages and motor current.
 Start the boiler and raise the pressure, if exhaust gas boiler was running previously.
 Close the dampers for exhaust gas boiler and open bypass.
 Stop the fresh water generator.
 Shut and lock sewage direct overboard discharge and start sewage plant or open valve for sewage holding tank.
 Close the sea chest valve of the side of the ship which is going to face the berth.
 Change over to high sea suction from low sea suction.
 Drain the air receivers.
 The engine is tested for ahead and astern direction from bridge.
 The steering gear is also tested for full rudder angle.
 When maneuvering ends, sea passage flow meter counter is taken for calculation of oil consumption from full away to end of sea passage.
After the Ship Has Arrived at Port, the following actions must be carried out:
 When finished with engine is given from bridge change over from bridge control to engine room control.
 Stop additional running generator. However make sure that the generator that is running is able to take the entire load.
 Close main air starting valve.
 Open indicator cock and turbocharger drain valve.
 Engage turning gear and turn engine for 10 minutes.
 Open vent for exhaust gas boiler.
 Activate the arrival program if UMS to stop the lube oil pump, cross head pump, shaft bearing and stern tube bearing pumps etc. or stop
manually in manned engine room.
 If manned engine room, stop pumps after 30 minutes of running after arrival.
 Open heating for jacket water of main engine.
 Take round of the engine room.
 Inform bridge or ship control center that you are going to your accommodation or handover watch to next duty engineer in case of manned
engine room.
Apart from these, perform all the duties as directed by the chief engineer.

CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE TERM FROM THE ONES PROVIDED

1. The standard system of watches adopted on board is usually a two/three/four-hour period on duty followed by eight-hour rest.
2. The word “hour/watch/guard” means both the period and the crew working at that time.
3. The two/three/four watches in any 12 hour period are usually: 12 to 4, 4 to 8, 8 to 12.
4. Thus, for instance, an engineer on job/duty/work for the 8 to 12 watch works from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight.
5. A watch is usually made up of an engineer in cargo/charge/job with an assistant engineer and a mate/rating/greaser.
6. Their duties include inspecting the main propulsion plant, auxiliary machinery and starting/staring/steering gear spaces.
7. They should note any malfunctions and stoppages/defects/breakdowns, report and correct them.

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PART THREE: SHIP FAMILIARIZATION

Put the names on the corresponding box:

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The keel is the main member of the structure of the vessel. It is a longitudinal beam which extends along the bottom of
the vessel from stem to stern; the foremost part of the vessel is the stem and her aftermost part is called the stern. The
right part of the ship facing the stem is called the starboard side and the left part is the port side. These two parts are
divided by an imaginary line termed centerline. Midships is the name of another imaginary line which passes over the
main frame from port to starboard dividing the vessel into two parts, forward (the front part) and aft (the back part). The
sides of the vessel forward are called bows, so we say starboard bow and port bow. The sides of the vessel aft are called
quarters, and we refer to them as port quarter and starboard quarter. The deck consists of a surface extending between
the ship’s sides. There are decks at different levels varying their names according to their position on the vessel: the main
deck is the principal one, the forecastle deck is located at the bow, the upper deck is amidships and the poop deck is aft.
The freeboard deck is the uppermost continuous deck of the vessel. The weather deck is an uncovered deck exposed to
the weather. On the boat deck are located the lifeboats and other lifesaving appliances. The bridge deck is an upper deck
adjacent to the bridge. The ‘tweendeck or between deck is a platform that divides the hold of a vessel into the upper and
lower hold. Finally the orlop deck is the lowest deck on board.

LONGITUDINAL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS The keel, the stem and the stern, mentioned above, are longitudinal structural
members of the ship, the stern being divided into two parts: the propeller post and the rudder post. The bilge keel is an
external keel located along the bilge whose function is to reduce the rolling of the vessel. Other longitudinal strengthening
elements are:
• The girders, which join the floors of the vessel dividing her in regular tanks.
• The stringers, also known as side girders, which join the frames on the sides of • the deck girders, joining the beams.

TRANSVERSE STRUCTURAL MEMBERS The floors are vertical plates running across the ship intersecting the girders. They
are between the inner and outer bottom of the hull and they usually have holes called manholes, used for lightening or
carrying out inspections. The frames extend from the keel up to the uppermost continuous deck, this is, at right angles to
the keel. The webframes are reinforced frames providing strengthening to the structure of the vessel. The beams support
the deck plating and intersect the deck girders. They are joined to the frames by means of brackets. Vertical structural
members. The stanchions are the vertical structural members between the decks of the vessel. The bulkheads are like the
walls of a building. They divide the vessel into compartments. Some of them are watertight increasing the safety of the
vessel, such as the collision bulkhead which is the foremost watertight bulkhead on board.

Observe los dibujos sobre partes del buque, dimensiones y elementos de amarre y sustituya las siguientes definiciones
por los términos adecuados.
1. The distance between the bottom of the hull and the seabed.
2. The distance between the water line and the highest part of the vessel.
3. The distance between the water line and the lowest part of the vessel.
4. Where the lines are made fast on board.
5. Where the lines are made fast on the quay.
6. The line that connects the vessel with the tug.
7. The line used to moor the vessel to a mooring buoy.
8. An auxiliary engine on the forecastle with a rotating drum around a horizontal axis which is used for heaving up and
dropping the anchor cable.
9. An auxiliary engine on the forecastle with a rotating drum around a vertical axis which is used for applying force to other
elements (ropes, cables…).
10. The aft side of the vessel on the port side.
11. The forward side of the vessel on the starboard side.
12. The imaginary line that divides the vessel into two parts: port and starboard
13. The imaginary line that divides the vessel into two parts: forward and aft.
14. The direction of the vessel when she is making headway.
15. The direction of the vessel when she is moving sternway.

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Lea las siguientes frases que describen en qué posición se encuentran las personas y las boyas con respecto al buque y tradúzcalas.

1. Person A is forward.
2. Person B is aft.
3. Person C is on starboard (side).
4. Person D is on port (side).
5. Person E is amidships.
6. Buoy number one is ahead.
7. Buoy number two is astern.
8. Buoy number three is on starboard (side).
9. Buoy number four is on port (side).
10. Buoy number five is on starboard bow.
11. Buoy number six is on port quarter.
12. Buoys number three and four are abeam.

PARTS OF A SHIP: The rear portion of the ship is called the after end or stern. When moving stern first, the vessel is said to be
moving astern. The front portion of the ship is called the fore end, whilst the extreme forward end is called the bow. When moving
bow first, the vessel is said to be moving ahead. Fore and aft are generally used for directional purposes. The area between the
forward and aft portions of the vessel is called amidships. The maximum breadth of the vessel, which is found in the amidships
body, is known as the beam.

Write down the terms relating to the arrows showing points of orientation on board an around the ship

Many modern cargo and passenger liners have a transverse propulsion unit or bow thruster in the bows. Its purpose is to give
maneuverability in confined waters, e.g. ports, and so reduce or eliminate the need for tugs. The rudder, which enables the vessel to
maintain her course, is situated right aft. The bulbous bow can improve passenger and crew comfort, as it can reduce pitching in
heavy seas and has been provided in tankers, bulk carriers, and modern cargo liners to increase speed when in ballast. The modern
tendency is to have large unobstructed holds with mechanically operated hatch covers, both for the speedy handling of cargo,
and to reduce turn-round time to a minimum. A ship's actual design and number of decks depend on the trade in which the ship will
ply. A tramp, carrying shipments of coal or ore, will be a single deck vessel with large unobstructed hatches to facilitate loading and
discharge. A cargo liner carrying a variety of cargo in relatively small consignments would have ‘tween decks to facilitate stowage. If
such a vessel also conveyed wood and other commodities of high stowage factor, a shelter deck would be provided. Additionally,
container ships are equipped with specially designed holds with cells or slots to facilitate speedy container handling using shore-based
lifting gear.

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MACHINERY: Three principal types of machinery installation are to be found at sea today. Their individual characteristics change
with technological advances and improvements and economic factors such as the change in oil prices. The three layouts involve
the ship’s propulsion machinery using direct-coupled slow-speed diesel engines (the main engine), medium-speed diesels with a
gearbox, and the steam turbine with a gearbox drive to the propeller. A propeller, in order to operate efficiently, must rotate
at a relatively low speed. Thus, regardless of the rotational speed of the prime mover, the propeller shaft must rotate at about 80 to
100 rev/min. The slow-speed diesel engine rotates at this low speed and the crankshaft is thus directly coupled to the propeller
shafting. The medium-speed diesel engine operates in the range 250—750 rev/min and cannot therefore be directly coupled to the
propeller shaft. A gearbox is used to provide a low-speed drive for the propeller shaft. The steam turbine rotates at a very high
speed, in the order of 6000 rev/min. Again, a gearbox must be used to provide a low-speed drive for the propeller shaft.

Find the parts of the reading text which provide answers to the following questions:
1. What do the two main parts of the ship include?
2. What are the two extreme ends of a ship called?
3. Define the location and function of the following ship parts:
bow, stern, funnel, mainmast, stem, sternpost, shipboard crane, double bottom, engine room, rudder, bulbous bow, bow
thruster, hatchcover, free-fall lifeboat, forecastle, poop deck, bridge, wheelhouse, forepeak, afterpeak
4. Which types of machinery are housed in the engine room?
5. Where are the anchors and windlasses placed?

Match each word with each corresponding definition

1. The rudder A. Rooms on a ship
2. Midships B. The middle part of a ship
3. A hold C. Right on a ship
4. Compartments D. The wheel
5. The radar scanner E. The place where you steer
6. A funnel F. A chimney
7. The navigation bridge G. The walls between spaces
8. Bulkheads H. A space for cargo
9. Starboard side I. Another word for radar antenna
10. A derrick J. The deck at the stern
11. The Chief Engineer K. Next in command under the Captain
12. The crew L. The men working on a ship
13. The forecastle deck M. The body of a ship
14. The poop deck N. Left on a ship
15. The accommodation O. The space you live in
16. Port side P. The deck at the bow
17. The superstructure Q. Head of the engine room
18. The Chief Officer R. All the structures above the main deck
19. The hull S. A smaller crane on the ship

Complete the sentences with appropriate vocabulary from the unit:

1. The front part of a ship is called_____________________
2. The deck that stretches along the ship is the _________________
3. A vessel that carries its own loading equipment is a ________________________
4. What is the ______________ of the huge cranes onboard? 37 tons.
5. The deck at the fore of the ship is the ____________________________
6. The anchor is operated by the _______________________
7. all the structures above the main deck are called the ___________________
8. something driven by water or oil under pressure is ____________________

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Complete the sentences with appropriate vocabulary from the unit.

1) The open main deck is called the ____________________________
2) The cargo stored in ______________ and the opening is called a _______________
3) Each hatch has a lid called __________________
4) On the Marina the hatch covers consist of parts called ___________________
5) The panels can be ________________ open when cargo is loaded into the holds
6) It is important that a hatch cover is closed tightly and is _____________
7) Something that can resist water and changes in temperature is _______________
8) We call it _______________ when steel becomes rusty and damaged from water and weather.

Complete these sentences with vocabulary from the unit

1. The walls between compartments in a ship are called _____________.
2. Grain and fertilizers are examples of _______________.
3. On many cargo ships there are decks between the main deck and the bottom of the holds. They are called
_____________________.
4. The ´tweendeck on the Marina can be moved; it is _______________.
5. A cargo opening on the ´tween deck is called ________________________.
6. Another word for living quarters is _______________
7. All the men working on a ship is the _______________
8. The officers relax together in the _______________
9. The seamen gather in the _______________
10. The crew on board can get exercise in the _______________
11. The right side on a vessel is called _______________
12. Left on a vessel is _______________
13. The crew and passengers on a vessel sleep in _______________
14. Something in the middle of a ship is _______________
15. All the space where the men on board spend free time is called _______________
16. Meetings are in the _______________.
17. The aft end of a ship is called the _______________.
18. A kitchen is called the _______________
19. You eat in the _______________.
20. The Captain gives orders from the _______________
21. When you go towards the stern you go _______________
22. The chimney on a ship is called the _______________
23. Another word for radar antenna is _______________
24. The deck is at the stern is called the _______________
25. Another word for the Captain is the _______________
26. Maps at sea are called _______________
27. Another word for the communication workstation is the _______________
28. The side parts of the bridge are called the _______________
29. The whole body of a ship is called the _______________
30. Stairs on a ship are often called _______________
31. Rooms are called _______________
32. Walls between compartments are called _______________
33. Something that resists water is _______________
34. The thin metal surface of the hull is called the _______________
35. When a vessel has to navigate in ice the hull is _______________
36. The space between the bottom and the cargo holds contains _______________
37. The water carried to make the ship stable is called _______________
38. How fast a ship goes is her _______________

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39. The total length of a vessel is called _______________

40. The widest part of a ship is called _______________
41. How deep a ship goes under the waterline is her _______________.
42. The maximum amount of cargo her holds can carry is her __________________________

Listen to the audio and complete the incomplete sentences

Let us start at the bow and go aft. Going aft we will find the following superstructures. First is the forecastle head or
forecastle deck and on it the❶ _______________ for the anchor. On the Marina it consists of two combined anchor
mooring❷______________. Aft of the forecastle the main deck stretches along the whole length of the ship. On the
main deck are her three huge hydraulically driven cargo cranes with a lifting capacity of 37 tons - the Marina is a so
called❸ _________________ vessel, i.e. she has her own cranes for loading and unloading the cargo.

On the open main deck, also called “the❹ ___________________ deck”, we find large hatch covers over the hatches
that lead down to the cargo holds below. The Marina has MacGregor fold-tight hatch covers with six ❺_____________
per hatch end. The hatch panels are folded open when cargo is loaded into the huge ❻_____________. The length of
the panel pairs usually corresponds to the length of the containers stored on the ❼_______________ deck and in the
hold. On the Marina the hatch covers can be partly opened and cargo lifted away for individual panels. It is important that
the hatch covers are closed tightly -they are sealed. The sealing systems of the hatch covers must be reliable so that the
covers are ❽__________________ and resist water, corrosion and drastic changes in temperature.

Below the weather deck are the cargo ❾__________________. On the Marina there are five holds that can load a wide
range of dry cargoes. The holds can be used both for carrying bulk cargo like grain or fertilizers or to stow containers.
Strong ______________________ separate the holds from each other. In addition to this, the holds on the Marina have
removable⓫ _______________________ decks (often called ´tweendecks) with their own hatches and ´tweendeck hatch
covers. This increases the maximum number of cargo holds to ten. The Marina can also carry containers on the weather
deck. On bulk carriers and on multi-purpose vessels like the Marina the superstructure lies towards the stern of the ship.

The ⓬_____________________ is built up in a number of decks. On the 1st deck there are the dining rooms for the crew
and the officers called “the ⓭____________” and the ship’s galley. On this same deck are the dayroom for the crew,
where the seamen get together during free hours and a lounge or dayroom for the officers. Other recreation space for
the crew includes a sauna and a gym.

On the 2nd deck we find the accommodation or living ⓮___________ for the crew including engineers and electricians.

On the 3rd deck is the accommodation for the officers - on the starboard side the First Officer’s cabin and office; on the
port side living quarters for the Second and Third Mate. Amidships on the 3rd deck is the Conference Room and the Ship’s
Office.

On the 4th deck are the Captain’s ⓯_______________ and bedroom and aft of these on the starboard side the Chief
Officer’s cabin and office. On the port side is the cabin for the Ship’s owner. On top is the navigation bridge (in the past
often called the Wheel House). A modern navigation bridge is an integrated work space which includes workstations for
navigating and conning the ship, a Chart Desk and a Communication Workstation (earlier called the Radio Room). On the
side are the so called Bridge Wings to improve visibility from the bridge. On top of the navigation bridge is the main mast
with the radio⓰____________, navigational and signal lights and radar scanners. Aft of the main mast are the
⓱___________________ and aft of these is the poop deck. On the poop deck there is a second set of mooring winches.

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The engine room on the Marina is at the stern of the ship below the main deck aft of the cargo holds. The whole body of
the ship is called the ⓲______________. The outer surface is called the plating. On the Marina the hull is made of steel.
It is strengthened to meet Lloyd’s Register ice class 1A requirements. This is necessary, as she is on traffic in the Baltic Sea.

The space between the cargo holds and the bottom contains the double bottom tanks for ballast and sometimes for fuel.
Stairs on a ship are often called ⓳_____________________. Rooms (space) on a ship are often called compartments.
The compartments are separated by watertight ⓴______________________. The Marina makes a speed of 17 knots.
She carries a crew of 15. Her DWT is 12,000 tons. Her overall length (LOA) is 140 m, her length between perpendiculars
(LBP) is 130 m, her breadth is 22 m and her draught is 7.5 m. She can carry 521 TEU containers including 20 refrigerated
containers. Her total cargo hold capacity is 14,950 cubic meters.

Write down the letter indicating the part of the ship in the boxes below

A - forecastle I - stem Q - deckhouse

B - poop J - double bottom tank R - forepeak bulkhead
C - afterpeak K – ‘tweendeck S - double bottom plating
D - funnel L - hold T - afterpeak bulkhead
E - forepeak M - rudder U - propeller
F - derrick N - hatch V - engine room
G - boat deck O - shaft tunnel W - transverse bulkhead
H - upper deck P - poop deck

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Write down a similar description to the one given above, looking at the following picture. Use the given vocabulary.
Be ready to know the meaning of these words in Spanish

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SHIP PIPELINES
Playing a major role in the supply and distribution of liquids and gases to different parts to any vessel, ship pipelines and pumps play a major role in
operation of vessels. Due to the vast amount of ship pipelines, it is important to have some aids to identify each pipeline before and during repair or
maintenance. Some aids that can be used are pipeline maps, different size pipes and colors to indicated there origin and contents. Universal color
codes are used to identify pipe contents and random arrow directions to show the direction of flow within the pipe. Usually the whole pipe is painted
for easy location. Colored tapes are also used with temporary pipes that can be moved from place to place.

The universal color codes used to identify ship pipeline contents are:
 black – waste material
 copper – masses
 brown – fuel
 gray – Non flammable gases
 silver – steam
 green – sea water
 blue – fresh water
 violet – acid and alkalis
 red – fire fighting
 orange – oils used for lubrication not fuel
 yellow – flammable gases
 white – ventilation systems
 arrows – to show direction of flow
 yellow and black tapes – used to signal warning.

Painting of pipelines within a vessel can be tedious work requiring many hours to complete all pipes. Color coded tape can be used as a alternative
for painting as they require less time to stick. They can cover the pipes completely or in sections at a regular interval apart. This alternative may be
faster to complete but caution must be taken to avoid marking the pipe with wrong color codes. During the process of painting or application of color
coded tape, the pipeline map of the vessel should be used to avoid any mistakes
There are different pipelines for different purposes on board every vessel such as:

 Fuel pipeline – used to supply the propulsion engine with fuel from the fuel tanks.
 Lubricant pipeline – used to distribute lubricates to different parts of the vessel.
 Fresh water pipeline – used to supply fresh water for drinking, laundry, showers and toilets to different part of the vessel
 Cooling water pipeline – used to supply engine with cool water directly from ocean/sea. And dispose of hot water from the engine.
 Cargo pipeline – these are used onboard vessels that carry liquid. They are used to unload liquid cargo from the vessel.
 Steam pipeline – primarily used for heating of living quarter or cargo that solidifies due to cold temperatures like palm oil of crude being
transported via frozen oceans and seas.
 Refrigeration pipelines – vessels that transport perishable goods like food usually have refrigerated cargo holding areas to preserve the
food. These systems are also found on commercial fishing boats that last many days at sea.
 Hydraulic pipeline – these are used to move oil in to hydraulics which help lifting heavy loads on board.
 Air pipelines – this falls in two group’s compressed air, which is used to different purposes on board like air tools or cleaning and ventilation
air, which is used to supply clean fresh air to different parts of the ship which are concealed and have no circulating air.
 Fire fighting pipeline – this pipeline is linked to all parts of the vessel were there is risk of fire. It carries fire fighting foam under presser
 Bilge pipeline – used to transport bilge to holding tanks from were it will be disposed of at a later stage.
 Sludge pipeline – used also to transport sludge to holding tanks for later disposal.

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TRANSCRIPTS
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The Chief Engineer, or Chief Engineering Officer, is in charge of the Engine Department. He is responsible for all technical operations of the vessel, including
engineering, electrical and mechanical units. In particular, he is responsible for all the propulsion machinery, power generating equipment and auxiliaries. He has to
keep documents on the machinery working as well as all the repairs carried out on the vessel. He also logs fuel oil consumption. A varying number of officers, petty
officers and ratings assist the chief engineer. Under the Liberian System, the engine officers’ hierarchy goes as follows:
1) The Chief Engineer. He is responsible for maintenance and operations of the engineering and technical units.
2) The Second Engineer. His responsibilities usually include the maintenance of lubricating systems, engine room auxiliaries, and electrical equipment.
3) The Third Engineer. He is usually responsible for fuel and water systems. He also supervises tanks soundings and monitors the boiler room equipment.
4) The Fourth Engineer. His responsibilities may include, for instance, the operation and maintenance of engine room auxiliar ies.
5) The electrician
6) The fitter
7) The Motorman – His duties are defined by the head of the engine department and can include, for example, the daily maintenance and cleaning of specific
engine parts.
8) The wiper
The propulsion plant department in a tanker can also include the pumpman who is employed to maintain and operate cargo pumps. The engine room ratings, e.g.
fire-fighters, greasers are usually employed on watches to assist the engineer in charge. They are responsible for daily cleanliness of the engine room and for routine
oiling, greasing and machinery servicing.
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Anybody who wants to be a Marine Engineer must be ready and prepared to spend a long period in training. Practical training is of crucial importance because t he
sea environment is very demanding. Sea training is not easy, although it only takes place when a candidate has sufficient knowledge already. A cadet engineer has to
learn new skills and put them into practice. For instance, he learns how to do machine repairs like opening up different bearings, tube sleeves, and rusty items like nuts
and bolts, as well as cleaning valves and changing filters. The successful candidate may be awarded a diploma and will then be able to work on ships as 4th and later on
as 3rd, Engineer. Then after some time spent working on ships and approving some exams before the respective Maritime Authori ty, he can sit for competency
certificates as a 2nd Engineer. Again, after some time at sea and approving some exams before the respective Maritime Authority, he can sit for the class certificate of
competency, which qualifies him to take up the job of the Chief Engineer on board a ship. A marine engineer can be called a ship mechanic, a ship machinist, a ship
engine operator, or a ship engine room attendant with the necessary knowledge and experience to be able to solve any unforese en problem that could happen in any
machine on board

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THE CHIEF ENGINEER: I am the head of the Engine Department and am responsible for personnel and the proper operation, maintenance, and safety of the
vessel’s propulsion system, power generation system and all auxiliary machinery and spaces. I have to decide on effective repairs and I report defects that may affect
the ship’s performance to the Master. I also advise the Master on all matters relating to machinery usage, fuel requirements and an overall economical use of supplies
and stores. I order, receive, and maintain a proper inventory of spare parts and supplies and supervise bunkering. I see to it that fuel and water is monitored daily. I
assign and supervise the work done by engine department personnel. I set engine room watches, specify duties, and make sure that watches are maintained.

A MARINE ENGINEER: Today various specialists make up the staff working in the Engine Department. But the Marine Engineer or Chief Electrician still has to be
“a jack of all trades”. It is the Engineer or Electrician in charge that has to know all about the mechanical and electrical engineering on board. He has got to have the
know-how to service the engines and keep them running in good condition; when the ship is at sea, any breakdown in the pow er system, machinery, piping, or steel
structure will have to be repaired as best as can be done without any help from outside. A total blackout or propulsion probl ems can be extremely dangerous for the
vessel and its crew. If the ship starts drifting in a strong wind, it may lead to listing and in the worst case cause the ship to capsize. No wonder the Engine room has
been called “the heart of the ship”. For a more detailed description of the work in the Engine Department, different types of engines, engine function, engine parts etc.,
go to the Advance level.

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