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Admin replied to the topic Boiler in the forum COC 5 (Engine) Oral Sample Answers 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Q: Boiler gauge glass – Blow down is carried out if water level rises, but suddenly drops when steam is introduced, where is the water level and what’s the next action taken.
I would consider carrying out blow down both gauge glass + cross check visible water level with the reading from the remote water level transmitter which sends sign…[Read more]
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Admin started the topic Boiler in the forum COC 5 (Engine) Oral Sample Answers 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Q: What to do when boiler is over-pressurised?
If my hot water kettle at home is boiling over, obviously first thing is switch off power (or cut off the gas if I’m boiling using stove). Same principle apply to onboard. Assuming this is an Auxiliary Boiler (not talking about composite boiler getting M/E exhaust gas) overpressurised scenario,…[Read more]
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Admin started the topic Non-return valves in the forum COC 5 (Engine) Oral Sample Answers 4 weeks, 1 day ago
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Admin replied to the topic Bilge Water in the forum COC 5 (Engine) Oral Sample Answers 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Q: Bilge Pump is running, but Bilge Well water level is not reducing. Why?
E/R Bilge System pipe line:
Bilge Well -> Strainer -> Valve -> Bilge Pump suction valve -> Bilge Pump suction strainer -> Bilge Pump -> Bilge Pump discharge valve -> Bilge Primary Tank.Fluid (air/liquid) generally flow from higher pressure zone to lower pressure zone.…[Read more]
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Admin started the topic Bilge Water in the forum COC 5 (Engine) Oral Sample Answers 4 weeks, 1 day ago
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Admin wrote a new post 2 months ago
Sep 2024 updates
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Admin started the topic No. 0277 Marine environmental awareness, Environmental challenges in the forum Marine Legislation 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Q: Which ONE part of the oil is most toxic to plankton?
A:Q: Select the TWO options that complete the following statement: Crude oil is a complicated mixture containing…
A: Hydrocarbons, (sulphur and several metals) (plastics and chemicals) (aromatic hydrocarbons and several metals) (sewage and several metals)Q: When oil enters the sea,…[Read more]
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Admin wrote a new post 3 months ago
August updates
Passed: #4 offline meet up: first half having fun playing pool, second half dinner and chat! Huge thanks to y’all six who came! Discord channel […] -
Admin replied to the topic EKM (Engineering Knowledge Marine) in the forum COC (Engine) past written questions 3 months, 4 weeks ago
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Admin replied to the topic MARPOL Annex IV (SEWAGE) in the forum Marine Legislations and Surveys 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Q: What are the standards for Sewage Treatment Plants?
A: Sewage treatment plant installed prior to 01 January 2010 shall comply with resolution MEPC.2(VI); or
ii. sewage treatment plant installed on or after 01 January 2010 but prior to 01 January 2016 shall comply with resolution MEPC.159(55); or
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Admin started the topic No. 0092 – Introduction to MARPOL in the forum Marine Legislation 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Q1: The MARPOL convention requires ships to report pollution incidents. Which one of the following is the main reason for this?
A: So that action can be taken to clean up the pollutionQ2: Some MARPOL annexes require ships to be surveyed and certificated. Which one of the following is the most likely reason for this?
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Admin wrote a new post 4 months, 2 weeks ago
#2 and #3 offline meet
Out of respect for the participants’ privacy, the offline meet group photos won’t be posted online. At least I can say new friends were made while […] -
Admin started the topic MLA College in the forum Further studies 6 months ago
MLA College is a specialist in global education, earning acclaim as an award-winning Higher Education provider. Specialising in UK distance learning degrees, which can be studied from anywhere in the world, our focus extends beyond boundaries, particularly within the dynamic marine and maritime sector. Established in 2012,…[Read more]
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Admin replied to the topic Revalidation of CoC in the forum CoC matters 6 months ago
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Admin wrote a new post 6 months, 3 weeks ago
sgseafarers.com #1 offline meet
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Admin started the topic Statutory requirement of Passage Planning in the forum Navigation 8 months ago
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Admin wrote a new post 10 months ago
Preparation for sea and Certificate of Competency in Singapore
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Admin replied to the topic Chief Engineer interview prep in the forum Promotional criteria, interview & taking over checklist 10 months, 1 week ago
Marine Superintendent’s Questions for CE
1. Bunkering
– Checklists required: Bunker stem, pre-bunkering meeting etc
– Overflow tank high level alarm test2. Third Engineer is nice and hardworking but refuses to wear helmet, complaining it’s hot. How do you get him to wear a helmet?
– Company policy, soft and hard approaches3. Oiler comes to…[Read more]
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Admin wrote a new post 10 months, 1 week ago
sgseafarers.com is 4 y.o.
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Admin started the topic No. 0307 Incident investigation, investigation techniques in the forum Safety 11 months, 1 week ago
Q1) What is the purpose of investigating incidents and using the knowledge gained from the investigation? Select the ONE best answer.
A) A reduction, or even elimination of such incidents in the futureQ2) What type of evidence is provided by photographs, certificates, log-book entries, and maintenance records?
A) Documentary evidenceQ3) Which…[Read more]
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