Class 2 (2nd Engineer) MEP 📅 Mar 2018

Exam Question

Accidents regularly occur due to premature or accidental release of CO2 into machinery spaces. With reference to this, enumerate the procedure or arrangements that you as Second Engineer would adopt with respect of the following:

(a) Contractors working on CO2 system:

(b) Understanding between bridge and engine room in the event of a machinery space fire.

(d) Checks and tests are carried out before putting the system in operation

Reference Answer

(a) When contractors or shore-based service engineers are working on the CO₂ system, the following steps must be adopted as a Second Engineer to prevent accidents:
Provide contractors with an overall briefing about the ship’s design, the CO₂ system installation, escape routes, safety features, and emergency procedures. Ensure they fully understand these details.
Assign an Engineer Officer to Supervise and monitor the contractors throughout the duration of their work to ensure proper practices are followed.
Inform the bridge and make an announcement about the ongoing maintenance work to ensure all crew members are aware of the situation.

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