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

The following information must be given on the SART:

A The date of replacement of the hydrostatic release unit.

B Date of replacement of the batteries.

C The MMSI number sent.

D The name of the operator.

Question 2

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

A muster station.

B muster station for unaccompanied minors (UM).

C gathering place for embarkation formalities.

D muster station for families only.

Question 3

What is the colour and characteristic of a "towing light", as defined in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?

A Yellow, fixed, seen over an arc of 135 degrees and so arranged as to display 67.5 degrees from right aft on each side of the vessel.

B White, fixed, displayed as an additional light on the foremast over an arc of 225 degrees, from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side of the vessel.

C Amber, all-round, flashing, where it can best be seen.

D One of two all-round amber, alternate flashing lights, displayed where they can best be seen.

Question 4

You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Nigeria, West Africa. Are you allowed to dump empty glass bottles overboard?

A Yes, glass bottles can be dumped overboard.

B No, glass bottles can not be dumped overboard.

C Yes, the bottles can be dumped if they are ground so that the resulting particles can pass through a screen with 50 mm openings.

D Yes, the bottles can be dumped if they are ground so that the resulting particles can pass through a screen with 25 mm openings.

Question 5

What does this character indicate, 'by 12', when seen on an ECDIS display showing official ENC charts?

A Depth figure of 12 metres.

B Attribute set at level 12.

C VHF channel 12 to be used.

D Navigation buoy number 12.

Slow Speed Engine – Operational Level (Junior Engineer)

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