Exam Question

During a river passage the propeller of a light ship is rotating at dead show revolutions ahead when it strikes a large floating object causing a momentary drop in engine revolutions. As the Second Engineer of the vessel describe in report format, the inspection of the vessel's propulsion and transmission system that you would supervise to ensure that is safe for the vessel to continue in voyage. Assume that the vessel is anchored and that no outside assistance is available. (16)