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MEO CLASS 1 · ORAL QUESTION 21

As a new chief engineer you are going to taking over a ship what are doc you check and what are the items you check, explain doc in clear

Answer

while taking over as Chief Engineer, I will first check all statutory, class and machinery documents, survey status, Conditions of Class, PSC deficiencies, PMS and logbooks. Then I will make a physical round with the outgoing Chief Engineer and verify the condition of main engine, generators, boilers, steering gear, OWS, BWTS, emergency generator, fire pumps and all safety-critical equipment. I will verify fuel, LO, sludge and bilge ROB, critical spares, pending defects, temporary repairs and upcoming surveys. Only after confirming the actual condition of machinery, documents, spares and outstanding jobs will I formally take over.

As a new Chief Engineer taking over a ship, I will divide my takeover into documents, machinery condition, safety/statutory status, spares/stores, and pending defects.

1. Documents I will check

First I will check all statutory and class certificates, especially:

Then I will check machinery and statutory records:

2. Machinery condition

I will physically inspect the engine room with the outgoing Chief Engineer.

Main items:

I will check for abnormal leakage, vibration, noise, high temperature, temporary repairs or bypassed alarms/interlocks.

3. Safety equipment

I will verify:

I will ensure all safety-critical equipment is operational and not isolated without authorization.

4. Tanks and consumables

I will personally verify important tank quantities:

I will compare actual soundings with:

Any discrepancy must be clarified before takeover.

5. Spares and stores

I will check:

I will compare onboard stock with the critical spare list and PMS inventory.

6. Pending jobs and defects

Outgoing Chief Engineer must clearly brief me about:

I will not accept vague statements; important defects should be supported by records.