Exam Question
A new vessel exhibits severe aft end vibration
(a) As a Second Engineer Officer, outline a procedure to investigate and identify the source of vibration
(b) Suggest possible remedies to obviate / reduce aft end vibration
Class 2 (2nd Engineer)
MEKG
📅 Nov 2022
Reference Answer
### (a) Procedure to Investigate and Identify the Source of Vibration
As a Second Engineer Officer on a new vessel exhibiting severe aft end vibration, a systematic and methodical investigation is paramount. The procedure should progress from onboard observations to detailed inspections and, if necessary, specialist analysis.
**1. Initial Onboard Assessment & Data Collection**
* **Record Operational Parameters:** Document the exact conditions when vibration is most severe. This includes:
As a Second Engineer Officer on a new vessel exhibiting severe aft end vibration, a systematic and methodical investigation is paramount. The procedure should progress from onboard observations to detailed inspections and, if necessary, specialist analysis.
**1. Initial Onboard Assessment & Data Collection**
* **Record Operational Parameters:** Document the exact conditions when vibration is most severe. This includes:
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