Engine Department Competence

Slow Speed Engine – Operational Level (Junior Engineer)

Test designed for junior engineers working with two-stroke slow-speed main engines (e.g., MAN B&W, Wärtsilä RT-flex). Covers starting and control systems, fuel injection, cylinder lubrication, scavenge air system, cooling, and safety procedures.

Questions 60

Time Limit 59 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

What features of the vessel hull, equipment and cargo causes error on a vessel's standard magnetic compass?

A The change in the position of the magnetic pole causing annual changes in the variation.

B The continual changes of courses made by the vessel.

C Permanent and induced magnetism found in steel or iron on-board.

D Deviation and Variation.

Question 2

Who is the responsible person for the safety of the ship and all those onboard?

A The Master.

B The company.

C Master, Chief Officer and Chief Engineer.

D The authorities in each different port the ship calls.

Question 3

Generally the fixed sprinkler fire extinguishing system will be a:

A High pressure water system.

B Dry pipe system.

C Wet pipe system.

D Gas system.

Question 4

What do you do after receiving a VHF DSC DISTRESS call ?

A You set watch on channel 13.

B You send immediately a DSC DISTRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT call.

C You set watch on VHF channel 16.

D You send immediatly a DSC DISTRESS RELAY call.

Question 5

The Urgency Message from a ship is used to notify other traffic of a situation where the ship is not in imminent danger but may need assistance soon. What is the telephony urgency message?

A PAN-PAN.

B SECURITE.

C RESCUE-RESCUE.

D MAYDAY.

Slow Speed Engine – Operational Level (Junior Engineer)

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