Why do engine room ventilator intake dampers frequently seize?
They are usually left in the open position under normal operational conditions. Move them every week. Q: What attention should be paid to engine room gantry cranes? A: Ship personnel sometimes overlook the need to examine and certify lifting appliances onboard on a regular basis. Consult the ‘Register of Lifting Appliances and Cargo Handling Gear Book’. Q: Why should the door to the steering gear space from the engine room be kept closed at all times? A: To restrict any fire in the engine room. Most steering gear spaces are not included in the calculation of the quantity of fixed fire fighting medium used in the engine room. Escape of this medium (CO2, Halon) into the steering room would dilute the effect in the engine room. On older ships, there is often direct access from the steering gear room into accommodation or onto the poop. Q: What happens to visibility when CO2 is released in the engine room? A: Since it is cold, it forms a dense fog-like effect. Highlight exit/access doors t
