Class 2 (2nd Engineer) MET 📅 Feb 2019

Exam Question

With reference to the provision of a shore electrical supply to a ship:

(a) Sketch an arrangement for taking A.C. shore supply and checks to be carried out prior taking shore connection.

(b) Describe the method of safely connecting the arrangement sketched in (a) to the shore supply

Reference Answer

(a) Checks to be carried out prior to taking shore connection:
A visual inspection should be done to identify any visible damage to the shore power cable, such as cuts, fraying, or signs of overheating.
Measure the insulation resistance of the shore cable and the ship’s shore connection box to ensure proper insulation.
Verify the working condition of fuses by performing a continuity test.

Full answer on MeoMock — surveyor-grade reference answers for 7,000+ written exam questions.

View plans Browse library

← Browse more questions

Prepare on Android — MeoMock on Google Play