口述题

口述

1. Self-introduction.

My name is _____________. I’m ____________ years old.

I’m from ____________ province.

公共用语

There are 3 people in my family, they are my wife, my son and me. I have worked on board for _________ years. Now I am a second engineer. I love my job.

2. Your daily work on board 同4.

3. Watch-keeping in the engine room The engineer in charge of the watch shall be able to service all the machinery. He has to keep everything in good order. I am second engineer on board. Usually I go down to the engine room to take over duty 15 minutes in advance.

 During my watch, I do a lot of things, such as take readings ,check the fuel oil separator , record the levels of all tanks and so on; inspect the main engine, auxiliary machinery and steering gear regularly.

 I also do some repair or maintenance during my watch.

 If there is something wrong, I shall make records and correct it immediately.

 If any serious situation occurs, I will notify the C/E. 4. Please say something about your job.

I serve for China shipping international. I work in the engine department of a ship. My rank is second engineer .The duty engineer works for 4 hours each watch.

 While the ship is sailing, I have to keep watch every day. As a second engineer, I’m on duty from 4:00 to 8:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00.

 During my watch, I do a lot of things, such as take readings, check the fuel oil separator , record the levels of all tanks and so on .  My life on board is interesting. What’s more, I have a shore leave for 3 to 4 months. I’m totally free in my vocation and I can do anything I like. I like my job. 5. Our engine department.

There are seven people in our engine department. Linbin, our chief engineer, graduated from Shanghai Maritime University with a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering. Zhangming, our second engineer, graduated from Dalian Maritime University. Wanghao is our third engineer. I am the fourth engineering. There are 3 motormen in our department, Cailin, Gaoming and Liming. We all work hard to keep our engine room clean and tidy. We are standing together regardless of situations.

第二章 机舱日常业务

1. Talk about the equipment in a typical engine room. There are hundreds of machines in modern engine room. Here I just give a brief description of some of them. The main engine, which is the heart of the engine room,

1

It can supply power for the vessel’s propulsion;

Boilers for producing steam;

Fresh water generator used to produce fresh water from seawater; Air compressor to supply compressed air;

Steering gears for the control of the ship’s course. 2. The main engine in our engine room.

The main engine is the most important equipment in the engine room.

It supplies the power for the ship.

Our main engine is a marine diesel engine. It is a two-stroke diesel engine. It is pressure charged.

It uses uniflow scavenging.

The main moving parts are the piston, the connecting rod, the crankshaft and the crosshead. The main fixed parts are the bedplate, the frames and the entablature.

In addition to these main parts, other necessary systems should include a fuel oil system, a starting air system and a lubricating system.

13. Talk about the anti-pollution equipment on board ship.

Anti-pollution equipment is necessary especially for ocean going ships.

The equipment includes the oily water separator, the incinerator and the sewage treating system.

These devices perform their duties to prevent pollution from ships to the sea. We should take great care of them.

We should ensure that they all meet the requirements of the MARPOL Convention. 14. Talk about the operation of the ballast system.

The ballast system is used to bring the ship’s drafts into a seaworthy condition. It allows water to be drawn from any tank or the sea.

And it allows the water to be discharged to any other tank or the sea. By this way, it can trim the vessel as required.

Combined or separate mains for suction and discharge may be provided.

We must operate the ballast system according to the international and port regulations. 15. Talk about the operation of the bilge system.

The operation of the bilge system is an important routine work.

It needs great care.

The discharge of bilge must meet relevant legislative requirements. The operation must be recorded and reported to the chief engineer.

The duty engineer should discharge the bilges before handing over a watch.

And the relieving engineer should check the bilge level when taking over a watch.

第三章 驾机联系

1

Noon report.

A noon report must be written every day. It is a table with three columns.

The first column is for daily performance data.

Here we should enter some data concerning the main engine, ship and voyage. The second column is for remarks of the chief engineer.

And the third one should be filled in with the working hours of the main and auxiliary engines.

2 Take over an engineering watch.

Before taking over an engineering watch, the relieving engineer should check various

2

things.

He should read the standing orders and special instructions of the chief engineer. He should be aware of all work being performed on machinery and systems.

He should check the level and condition of fuel, water or residues in tanks and bilges. He should know the condition and mode of operation of the main and auxiliary systems He should also check other necessary things. 3 Standby engine for sailing.

When standing-by engine for sailing, we should do various things. We should check various systems and parts of the main engine. We should warm up the main engine.

We should engage the turning gear and give the engine at least one complete turn.

After informing the bridge, we will give the main engine a brief trial on power ahead and astern.

Finally, we will ring “stand-by” on the engine telegraph. 4 Standby engine before arrival.

Before the ship arrives at a port, we should prepare for maneuvering the engine.

The starting air receivers must be pumped up to be ready for the maneuvering. Some control modes must be changed over from automatic control to hand control. About one hour before engine movements, heavy oil should be changed over to diesel. The starting air system should be drained.

If permissible, a test reversal of the engine should be carried out before arrival in congested waterways. 5

Measures to be taken by the engine department when sailing at rough sea. When sailing at rough sea, the ship will pitch and roll violently.

So we should pump up the slack tanks and secure some movable things.

The main engine speed may exceed the maximum allowable RPM because the propeller may be above the sea surface.

The ship’s speed may be reduced because of greater resistance.

So we should closely observe the working condition of the main engine. And we should get ready to respond to any emergency conditions. 6 Actions to be taken after “Finished with engine” is given.

After “finished with engine” is given, we have to take a lot of actions. We should check various control levers.

We should shut various valves and open various cocks.

We should gradually reduce the cooling water temperature over a period of 8 hours. And we should turn the main engine through 3 or 4 turns at first and through one turn at intervals during cooling.

7. Talk about steering gear testing

The steering gear is for ensuring satisfactory operation. This job should be done before a ship’s departure from any port. The testing should include: (1) operation of the main steering gear; (2) operation of the auxiliary steering gear or use of the second pump which acts as the auxiliary; (3) operation of the remote control system or systems from the main bridge steering gear; (4) operation of the steering gear using the emergency power supply.

8 Actions to be taken before and after the trial of main engine for the duty engineer.

Before the trial of main engine, the duty engineer will ask the motorman to warm up oil fuel, lubricating oil and the engine.

The systems of lubricating oil, cooling water and fuel oil should be checked, prepared and

3

their pumps turned on.

The compressed air system should be drained, charged and its valves opened. Then turn and run the engine by putting in starting air.

After the trial of main engine, the duty engineer should write down the starting air pressure values for each time the engine is started ahead and astern.

Any abnormal condition found during the trial should be written down and dealt with as soon as possible.

9 Talk about engine room orders.

Engine room orders mainly are standard engine orders.

“Stand by engine” requires that engine room personnel get fully ready to manoeuvre. “Full ahead” means the maximum manoeuvring engine revolution for ahead propulsion. “Full astern” means the maximum manoeuvring engine revolution for astern propulsion. And other engine orders include “half ahead”, “half astern”, “slow ahead”, “slow astern”, “dead slow ahead” and “dead slow astern”.

“Finished with engine” means that the movement of engine is no longer required.

第五章 对外业务联系

1． Talk with a ship-chandler

I would say “Good morning” or “Good afternoon.” “Welcome on board.” “I am the chief engineer.”

“Would you like a cup of tea or coffee?”

“I’m afraid your prices are on the very high side, could you cut down a little?”

If the ship-chandler answers: “The prices are quite reasonable. But if you buy more, I’ll give you a 5 percent discount.”

Then I’ll say: “How about a 10 percent discount? If he agrees, then it’s settled. 2. How do you order stores and parts?

Before an ocean-going voyage or there is lack of stores and spare parts, I will make out an order list.

The details in it should state the description and amount clearly. I will contact with the ship-chandler through my agent.

The ship-chandler will come on board my vessel for details. I will ask for 5% to 10% discount.

I will tell the ship-chandler the delivery time.

Then the ship-chandler will send the stores and spare parts on board on time. Before bunkering, all scuppers from the deck of the ship should be plugged. Sawdust or other absorbents should be ready for use. Other preparations should be done.

During bunkering, the oil level of the tanks should be frequently checked.

3. Talk with the workers on oil barge.

4

At the end of the bunkering, the hose should be blown off with compressed air before being

disconnected.

4. The Voyage repair

Before a voyage repair, we should do some preparing work. We should prepare the repair list.

The engineer concerned will assist the workers on board to carry out the repair work as soon as possible.

The workers did a lot of repair work and maintenance.

After the repair, we should check the quality of the repair project. If the quality is satisfactory, we will accept the project. 5. Please talk about a damage survey on board your ship.

When there is any damage to the equipment, it will affect the safety of the navigation. In such cases, we will first make an application for a damage survey. The damage survey will usually be carried out on board my ship.

The marine surveyor will be invited to come on board for damage survey. He will issue a survey report and also give some repair suggestions.

After a damage survey and repairing work, we can achieve the certificate for sailing. The ship’s classification can be maintained as well.

6. Talk about the safety measurements during ship repair in shipyard.

During ship repair in the shipyard, some safety measures must be taken.

The ship and the shipyard should reach an agreement on fire prevention and control.

The chief engineer should arrange a crewmember to oversee the work in the engine room. The spot of hot work must be free of inflammable materials and have enough ventilation. Fire hoses, extinguishers and other fire-fighting equipment should be ready on the spot. And other precaution measures should be taken according to the circumstance. 7. Talk about the dock repair.

Before a dock repair, we should do some preparing work. We should prepare the repair list.

We should order some essential stores and spare parts.

Major items in the dock repair include propeller brushing and tail shaft inspection. After the repair, we should check the quality of the repair project. If the quality is satisfactory, we will accept the project. 8. Talk about the management of spare parts

To keep the machinery in order, the engine department should order spare parts. Each engineer should apply for spare parts for the machinery in his charge. After the spare parts are received, they should be well kept on board.

The engineers concerned should pay special attention to the keeping of spare parts. The quantity, specification and consumption of spare parts should be recorded. The chief engineer should be responsible for the record.

9 Talk about the management of ship’s stores

To keep the machinery in order, the engine department should replenish ship’s stores.

Each engineer should apply for stores for the machinery in his charge.

After the stores are received, they should be well kept and their use should be well controlled. Chemical stores need special management.

Some of chemical substances are poisonous and some are explosive or flammable. So they must be kept and controlled according to the special regulations.

5

10. Talk about an accident occurring in engine room.

One day, I was on duty in the control room.

Suddenly there was a loud “pang” in the engine room. We rushed to check what the problem was.

And we found something wrong with the piston rings.

Some high temperature gas from the combustion chamber entered the crankcase and caused the explosion.

Fortunately, everything was back to normal after a short while.

On arrival at the next port, the piston was lifted out and the piston rings renewed.

第六章 PSC/ISM检查用语

1. Please talk about a PSC inspection on board.

PSC inspections are carried out to the ships by PSC officers according to applicable international conventions.

After boarding the ship, they will examine the ship’s relevant certificates and documents. If they have clear grounds for believing that the ship is substandard, they will proceed to a more detailed inspection.

They will assess the condition of the machinery and of the electrical installations.

They may determine if all operational requirements of Annex I of MARPOL Convention have been met.

If the deficiencies found during the inspection are serious, the ship may be detained until the deficiencies are remedied.

2. How do you prevent pollution to the sea on board your ship. Pollution-prevention on board ship is very important. It can help to protect the environment at sea.

So anti-pollution equipment is necessary especially for ocean going ships.

The equipment includes the oily water separator, the incinerator and the sewage treating system. These devices perform their duties to prevent pollution from ships to the sea. We should take great care of them.

We should ensure that they all meet the requirements of the MARPOL Convention.

3. Please describe a bunkering operation on board your ship.

Fuel oil bunkering means receiving fuel oil from a barge or from the shore, for the ship’s own engines.

Before bunkering, all scuppers from the deck of the ship should be plugged. Sawdust or other absorbents should be ready for use. Other preparations should be done.

During bunkering, the oil level of the tanks should be frequently checked.

At the end of the bunkering, the hose should be blown off with compressed air before being disconnected.

4. Talk about fire prevention and fire fighting on board ship.

The fire prevention measures on board include the following:

1) No smoking in the holds or on the deck carrying or handling flammable cargoes;

6

2) Keep fire-preventing watches to check places liable to fire;

3) Carry out fire drills regularly according to the fire bill.

Fire fighting apparatuses on board include fire pumps, portable CO2 extinguishers, foam extinguishers, dry chemical extinguishers and fixed extinguishing systems.

As for fire fighting, we can use the methods of isolation, suffocation, cooling or stopping chain reaction.

5. Talk about a fire and boat drill.

A fire drill is in the charge of the chief engineer and the chief officer.

During the drill, fire pumps and hoses, portable extinguishers and fixed extinguishing systems will be used.

Fire-fighting parties, isolating parties and a rescue party will take part in the drill. A boat drill is usually in the charge of the chief officer.

The equipment to be used is mainly a lifeboat and its launching davit. All personnel on board are to take part in the boat drill.

6. Talk about the entries of the Oil Record Book.

The entries of the Oil Record Book include the following: 1) Ballast or cleaning of fuel oil tanks;

2) Discharge of dirty ballast or cleaning water from fuel oil tanks; 3) Disposal of oil residues;

4) Discharge overboard or disposal otherwise of bilge water in machinery spaces; 5) Condition of oil discharge monitoring and control system; 6) Accidental or other exceptional discharge of oil.

7. Talk about the treatment of the dirty wastes and rags, especially plastic wastes on board your ship.

During PSC inspection, the PSCO may ask an engineer how to treat dirty wastes on board. I will tell him that we have a garbage management plan. Over there are three combined barrels with different colors. All plastics will be kept in the red barrel.

Dunnage, lining and packing materials that will float will be kept in another barrel. The third barrel is for food wastes and all other garbage including rags.

In addition, I will tell him that an incinerator on board is used for burning out oil sludge.

8. As a Chief Engineer, talk about your responsibilities according to your company’s SMS. My company requires chief engineers to be in charge of engine-room preparation for PSC inspections according to the company’s SMS.

As a chief engineer, I always urge my engineers and engine room ratings to keep the machinery and documents in good order.

When the PSC Officers come on board, I will greet them together with the captain. I will show them relevant certificates and documents.

And I will accompany them during their inspection in the machinery space and to the deck machinery.

If they want some operations to be performed, I will call my personnel to do that.

7