Main Engine Procedure

2/Engr Leonardo C Cuerdo, MSc

Dead Ship to Live Condition

Shore Supply Available
1. Establish shore supply. Check phase sequence, voltage and frequency.
Wire from shore is to be connected to the ship in the emergency generator room. It
will supply electricity to the emergency switch board and main switch board. The
phase sequence must be checked in the correct rotation L1-L2-L3 and the voltage and
frequently must be the same from shore to the ship.
2. Supply main switchboard.

No Shore supply available

1. Ensure emergency generator DO tank level is adequate.
- It can be checked in the level gaguge to ensure that enough fuel is supplied to the
emergency generator.
2. Start the emergency generator.
-it can be started manually or automatic by first checking the fuel, lube oil then press
automatic then start the emergency generator.

3. Isolate sequential restart system. All ancillary equipment set to manual to avoid low
pressure auto start. Supply emergency 440v and 220 v switchboard.
-set the machineries to manual to prevent unnecessary start of equipment and
unnecessary load.

4. Prepare central FW cooling water system, start central cooling pump.

Check the pipelines and bleed air from the system before starting. It is necessary to
provide cooling for generators, main engine and other equipments.
5. Start generator LO priming pump
-for proper lubrication, to build up the required pressure of lube oil in the system,
it prevents dry start of the generator. It ensure safe and smooth operation of the
generator.

6. Start an air compressor and top up main and emergency air reservoir required.
Start the air compressor to supply pressurized air in the reservoir which will be used
for starting the generator and main engine. Also it supply control air.

7. Start DO flushing pump.

-to flush the fuel system with clean diesel oil and replace the possible contaminated
fuel in the system.
8. Prepare an generator engine for starting. Start diesel generator.
-start the generator to supply electricity in the ship to accomodate additional load so
that other machineries can be used.

9. Prepare an SW cooling system. Start SW cooling pump.

-line up the pipelines, ensure the suction is open and strainers are clean. Bleed to
ensure no air in the system. Start the pump to supply cooling in the cooling system.

10. Disconnect shore supply. Supply power to main 440v and 220v switchboard.
-when ship generators are running, synchronize the ship generators to shore power to
transfer the load. When load is transfered, switch off the shore supply breakers.

11. Supply power to 440v and 220v emergency switchboard.

12. Start air control system.

13. Disconnect shore supply. And place emergency generator on standby.

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13. Stop emergency generator and place on standby.
14. Reset preference trip.

15. Start engine room and accommodation ventilation fans. Start air condition plant.
16. Ensure the CO2 system are ready for use.
17. Put water fog system in operation. Pressurize the fire main.

18. Start domestic FW system with electric heater in use.

19. Put refrigeration system in operation.

20. Put general service air system in operation.

21. Put bilge to bilge tank as required.

22. Put all ancillary equipment on standby. Restore sequential start system. Put
remaining generator on standby.

Prepare Main Plant for Operation

1. One diesel generator in use, other generator on standby. Emergency generator on

standby. Boiler and steam system shut down. Domestic system in use.

2. Start boiler feed water pump. Line up distilled water make-up system.

3. Prepare and carry out ignition of auxiliary boiler, use diesel oil.

4. Raise steam in auxiliary boiler. Supply steam to low pressure steam system.

5. Supply steam in FO tanks and trace heating. Supply steam to boiler FO heater. Start
boiler FO pump and circulate fuel.

6. Change boiler to operate on FO and atomizing steam.

7. Put boiler on automatic operation.

8. Start FO purifier system.

9. Supply steam to main FO heater. Circulate HFO around the HFO system. Circulate
HFO until the DO has been expelled. Start viscosity controller.
10. Change diesel generator to run on HFO.

11. Start main engine jacket cooling water pump. Supply steam to jacket water
cooling heater.

12. Maintain standby generator in warm condition using generator engine heater.

Plant is in Port Condition

Prepare Main Plant for Maneuvering from in Port Condition

1. One generator in use other generator on standby. Emergency generator on standby.

Boiler and steam system in use. Diesel generator running in HFO. Main engine jacket
cooling system in warm condition. Main engine circulating with HFO.

2. Start LO purifier system.

3. Start main engine LO pump. Heat sump tank if required.

4. Start crosshead and turbocharger LO pump.

5. Ensure cylinder oil tank is full.

6. Start another generator and run parallel.

7. Start both steering gear motor, carry out steering test.

8. Start thruster unit and carry out test.

9. Obtain clearance from the bridge and turn the engine two or three revolution while
manually operate cylinder oil pump. Take out the turning gear.

10. Put stating air system in use.

11. Supply starting air and control air to the main engine.
12. Start auxiliary blower and switch to auto.

13. Obtain clearance from the bridge, turn main engine over on starting air from the
local control stand.

14. Close the indicator cocks. From the local control stand start main engine in ahead
and astern direction. Close the turbocharger drain.
15. Change control to the engine control room.

16. Change control to the bridge control.

17. Check telegraph, bridge/engine room clocks and communication.

18. Ensure all standby pump to auto.

Plant in Maneuvering Condition

Plant for Maneuvering Condition to Fullaway

1. Two generator in use, remaining generator on standby. Emergency generator on
standby. Boiler and steam system in use. Diesel generator running on HFO. Main
engine heated and ready for use on bridge control. Main engine circulating with hot
FO. Both steering gear and thruster unit in use. Deck machinery ready for use.

2. Put main engine on automatic run up program.

3. Shut down main engine jacket heating system.

4. Operate auxiliary boiler soot blower while boiler is on load.

5. Operate exhaust gas economizer soot blower.

6. When the bridge notifies engine control room of full away. Record the following:
 Time
 Main engine revolution counter
 FO and DO tank level and counter
 Fresh water tank level

7. Ensure auxiliary blower stop automatically.

8. Stop thruster unit.

9. Stop steering gear motor.

10. Put dump steam system into operation.

11. Operate turbocharger blower cleaning system, if required.

12. Shut down unnecessary generators. Put remaining generator to standby.

13. Start up FW generator system. Do not fill fresh water tanks while in coastal water.
14. Transfer and purify FO if required.

15. When the run up program complete, check temperature and pressure stabilize.

16. Reduce bilge holding tank level through the OWS if vessel is not in restricted
area.

Prepare for UMS Operation

1. All FO, DO and fresh water tank/sump are adequately full.

2. Bilge are dry and high level alarm are operational

3. Smoke and fire sensor are operational.

4. All piping system are tight and not temporarily required.

5. All alarm and safety cut out are operational.

6. All drain tank are empty.

7. Compressed air receiver are full charge.

8. Emergency diesel generator are on standby.

9. CO2 and fog are operational.

10. Stopped diesel generator are on standby.

11. All standby pumps and machinery systems are on auto start, sequential restart
system are operational.
12. All ventilation fan running.

13. All combustible materials stored in a safe place.

14. All strainers and filters of running and standby machinery are in a clean condition.
15. Engine room and steering gear compartment, watertight doors, skylight, and
funnel damper are shut.

16. All parameters are in normal range.

17. ECR air conditioning operating correctly.

18. Loose item are secured.

19. Electric kettle plug are removed in ECR.

20. Workshop welding machine plug are removed.

21. Acetylene and oxygen cylinder and pipeline valves are closed.

22. Main engine in bridge control.

23. Data logger is programmed to print parameters at 0800H, 1200H, and 1730H.

24. Control is on the bridge and duty officer is informed of commencement time of
UMS.

25. Duty officer should be aware of the location of duty engineer.

26. Watch keeper control switched to duty engineer cabin.

27. Engine room must not be unmanned for more than 8 hrs.

Engine Room in UMS Operation

1. Active dead man alarm on entry in the engine room.

2. Notify the bridge of manned condition.

3. Inform the bridge why engine room is manned, if outside the normal hours.

4. Switch watch keeping control to ECR.

5. Reset dead man alarm every 30 minutes when duty engineer only is manning the
engine room.

6. Examine latest parameters print out.

7. Hand over to the incoming duty engineer and inform him in any abnormalities.
8. Discuss any defects with the senior engineer, who will decide if they warrant
inclusion in the work list. The duty engineer should be aware of all maintenance work
being carried out and informed any changes that occur during the day.
Full Away to Maneuvering Condition

1. Ensure that the engine room and cargo hold bilge and bilge holding tanks are
empty.

2. Prepare sewage treatment plant in port operation.

3. Shut down FW generator plant.

4. Start another diesel generator and place in parallel with running generator.

5. Supply steam to JWC heater, if necessary.

6. Prepare main starting air compressor for use. Check starting air system drain for
water.
7. If required to maneuvered to DO begin to change over 1 hour before end of sea
passage. Note to this situation the generator should run in DO.

8. 30 minutes before EOS bridge begin to reduce the speed.

9. Start second steering motor. Carry out steering test.

10. Bridge inform engine control room of EOP.

11. Record the following:

 Time
 Main engine revolution counter
 FO and DO tanks/counter
 Fresh water tanks level

12. Prepare auxiliary boiler and put into operation.

13. Checks bridge/engine room clock and communication.

14. Operated turbocharger washing if required.

15. Start thruster unit.

1. Two generator in use, remaining diesel generator on standby. Emergency generator

on standby. Boiler and economizer is in use. Diesel generator running in HFO. Both
steering gear and thruster in operation. Deck machinery ready for use.

2. Bridge notifies engine control room of FWE.

3. Switch over to engine control room.

4. Stop auxiliary blower.

5. Isolate starting air.

Open indicator cocks.
Open turbocharger blower units.
Vent main engine starting air and control air.
Engage the turning gear.
5. Stop turning gear and thruster unit.

6. Maintain JCW temperature for normal port stay.

7. After 30 minutes stop the main LO pump. Maintain LO temperature with LO

purifier.

8. Two diesel generator will remain running for cargo operation.

Plant for Dry Dock

1. Shut down diesel generators until only one in use.

2. Ensure all tanks are at the required level to give the vessel the necessary trim,
draught, and stability for entering the dry dock.
3. Shut steam off the JCW heater. Allow JCW pump to run until main engine has cool
down
4. Transfer main engine LO sump to LO settling tank via purifier.

5. Shut down LO and FO purifier.

6. Main engine and generators should have been maneuvered in DO. If not change
over DO and circulate back to FO tanks, until the line has been flushed with DO using
DO flushing pump. Stop FO pump and viscosity controller.
7. Shut down deck machinery system.

8. Diesel generator will run on DO from DO flushing pump.

9. Shut down auxiliary boiler. Allow to cool naturally, drain if required for
maintenance or put on wet lay-up condition.
10. Shut down feed pumps and condensate system. Isolate the distilled water tanks.

11. Circulate boiler FO system with DO. Shut down the boiler FO pump.

12. Shut down stern tube LO system.

13. Change domestic water heating to electric heating.

14. Shut down air conditioning and refrigeration plant until shore CW supply is
established,

15. Shut down fire pumps. Pressurized the fire line from the shore supply.

16. Isolate sequential restart system.

17. Establish shore power. Check phase, voltage, and frequency.

18. Stop the generator.

19. Connect shore supply.

Connect shore supply to main switch board. Establish lightening and ventilation and
any other essential services.
20. Shut down SW and FW cooling system.

21. Shut down control and GS air system.

22. Restart FW cooling pump and circulate diesel generator until cool.

23. Secure CO2 system and water fog system.

Ready for dry dock.