BD Marine Engineer Class 4 (Coastal CE) case studies
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The Bangladesh Marine Engineer Class 4 Certificate of Competency (Coastal) is a national qualification that lets a certificated engineer serve in a watchkeeping or supervisory engineering role aboard coastal vessels. It sits below the higher Classes and is aimed at engineers who have completed approved sea service and workshop training and now want a certificate limited to coastal trading rather than unlimited (foreign-going) service. The BD Marine Engineer Class 4 (Coastal CE) case studies are 5 cases and about 2,997 words.
1Main Engine Overheat on Passage with Restricted Port Options
Your coastal vessel is on passage with a 6-cylinder four-stroke main engine rated 1,200 kW at 900 rpm, driving a fixed-pitch propeller through a reduction gear. Two hours out, the exhaust gas temperature on No.
673 words, about 3 min2Blackout During Maneuvering in a Narrow Channel
A twin-screw coastal vessel is transiting a narrow channel at night at half ahead when the main switchboard trips. Both generators stop, the steering gear loses power, and emergency lighting comes on.
594 words, about 3 min3Enclosed Space Entry for a Cargo Hold Bilge Inspection
A coastal general cargo vessel has completed discharge. The chief officer wants an engineer to inspect a hold bilge line and a sounding pipe inside the forward cargo hold.
599 words, about 3 min4Fuel Oil Contamination Suspected Before Departure
A coastal vessel has taken on 40 tonnes of marine gas oil at a berth. Before departure, the engineer notices the fuel in the settling tank looks cloudy and there is a slight increase in the main engine fuel filter differential pressure during a brief engine trial.
571 words, about 3 min5Stability and Free Surface After a Ballast Transfer
A coastal vessel is alongside and preparing to sail. During ballast adjustment, one centre tank has been partly filled to about half capacity and two wing tanks are slack.
560 words, about 3 min