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Q1: Pascal’s law says:
A: Force = pressure x area

Q2: Which statement is true?
A: Hydraulic components have a high power to weight ratio.

Q3: What creates pressure in a hydraulic system?
A: The resistance to flow

Q4: This is a:
A: 4 port, 3 position float centre directional control valve

Q5: This is a:
A: Variable delivery, bi directional…[Read more]

Q1: Where would you find the extra regulations for disposing of garbage in the Arctic and Antarctic regions?
A: In the IMO’s Polar Code

Q2: Where should discharges of garbage be recorded?
A: The garbage record book

Q3: Which ONE of these does MARPOL class as garbage?
A: External wash water containing cleaning agents

Q4: What is the main…[Read more]

Q1: Which of these is considered as being ‘grey water’?
A: Drainage from the galley sink

Q2: If there is a smell of ‘sewage’ in toilets or bathrooms of the accommodation, why should this be investigated immediately? Select the ONE best answer:
A: Because it could mean that toxic gases are being released into the accommodation

Q3: What are the…[Read more]

IMO IHM guidelines

E-learning Q & A, covers the important points: No. 0288 Inventory of Hazardous Materials, IHM and EU SRR

Q1: Who does an Inventory of Hazardous Materials help to protect?
A: All those given in the other options

Q2: Under the European Union Ship Recycling Regulations, EU SRR, which ships (above 500 GT) need to have an approved IHM when calling at ports in the EU?
A: All ships

Q3: Apart from their implementation dates, what is the main difference in…[Read more]

Advice based on personal exp. and others’ stories.

1. There’s no such thing as 100% ready. Marine Engineering knowledge spans very wide and deep, and not everyone learns at the same pace. Do the best you can, and accept the result gracefully.
2. Usually everyone is stressed about failing when they can’t answer any question (or answer wrongly).…[Read more]

First impressions go a long way!

1. Wear the smartest formal clothes you have.
2. Be on the most polite behaviour possible.
3. Maintain eye contact, and try not to keep looking around/elsewhere especially when the examiner is talking.
4. Body language: Sit up straight, and do NOT fold your arms or lean back in your chair comfortable. It’s a…[Read more]

A general guideline that can be adjusted, depending on personal preference.

1. Clothes
2. Electronics
3. Documents
4. Toiletries
5. Others

1. CLOTHES
– 2 sets of uniform short-sleeved blouse and uniform pants
– 1 pair of epaulettes
– 2 tops appropriate for wear while mingling with crew * (would suggest plain t shirts)
– 2 tops for…[Read more]

Think of fire triangle.

what is those 10k 40 or 5k 25 marking you see on the valves?

10K – is the pressure limit, 25 is the norminal size of the pipe. Sometimes the valve is too badly corroded to know its marking on the valve itself. A trick is to just look at the system drawing, by right all drawings will indicate the pipe norminal size.

those 15A,25A, 40A,…[Read more]

The practical side is a big learning curve for all marine engineers in their first 3 years or so.

You may or may not had experiences of assisting with overhauling/repairing certain machineries, and now you’re put in the situation of overhauling it as the main engineer in charge. That’s really daunting, we’ve all been through that befor…[Read more]

Based on actual questions:

– Introduce yourself
– Why do you want this scholarship?
– You have completed your National service in January, are you doing anything at the moment?
– Are you attached to any company now?
– What type of vessel(s) do you want to sail?
– What are your stands on time management?
– If there’s a important machines t…[Read more]

Channel: The Engineering Mindset

Electrical Engineering Basics

We often see this piston type of air reducer  onboard for control and service air. Main purpose is to reduce air bottle pressure of around 30 bar to control air, regulating it at 7 bar, or for service air 5 bar.

Maintenance normally is best done at Port if not at Sea by opening the sharing valve between the Control air line and Service air to…[Read more]