轮机员英语面试（轮机长、大管轮、二管轮、三管轮适用）
1、Can you measure oil level? Which method is right, to measure ullage height or to measure oil depth?
Both will do. In practice, to measure ullage height is more specific than to measure oil depth. To measure ullage height, we should know the standard height of oil tank. In common practice, we usually measure the oil depth.
2、Could you tell the working parts of a gas welding gun?
Yes, sir. The working parts include nozzle, oxygen valve, acetylene valve, oxygen supply, acetylene supply. In addition, filler rod is used to fill in welded joint when it melts. 注：焊枪是轮机部常用的维修工具，工作时这些部件名称经常涉及到。
3、How to pump out bilge water in the engine room?
Pump bilge water into sludge tank. Then pump bilge water into oily water separator. Enquire master or deck officers on duty to pump out at appropriate water. The proportion should not beyond 15 PPM.机舱排污水程序可表述为把污水排到污水集中柜内，再通过油水分离器在允许排放区域按含油量小于15 PPM排放。
4、When will an Engineer Officer in charge of watch call Chief Engineer?
When engine damage or malfunction occurs which may be such as to endanger the safe operation of the ship; when any malfunction occurs which it is believed, may cause damage or break down of propulsion machinery, auxiliary machinery or monitoring and governing systems; and in any emergency or if in any doubt as to what decision or measure to be taken.
5、What must be handed over to relieving Engineer Officer at transition of change command?
If possible, the condition and mode of operation of automatic boiler controls such as flame safeguard control systems, limit control system, combustion control system, fuel-supply control systems, and other equipment related to the operation of steam boilers; and potentially adverse conditions due to bad weather, ice, contaminated or shallow water; any special modes of operation dictated by equipment failure or adverse ship conditions; reports of engine-room ratings relating to their assigned duties; the availability of fire-fighting appliances; the state of completion of Engine-Room Log.
6、What should be prepared before disassembly of cylinder for main engine or auxiliary engine?
Familiarized with operational manual, such as know with certainty the disassembly procedures, cut off oil and water, the operational procedure, test by oil and water after assembly; get knowledge of Assembly Crevice and Limited Crevice; count on necessary spares; check all necessary tools before working; be clear of duties for personal engaged in disassembly of cylinder; safety measures and safety working training are also vital.
7、What attention should be paid when bunkering oil in the USA?
It is most complex and strict to bunker oil in the USA. Many rules are regulated in the port of USA. For instance, the oil man on the behalf of the ship submits preparation measures to harbour. Check all items in check list, by yes (√), no (×). According to the requirements, hoisting oil bunkering flag and plugging all sea valves are necessary. A bulletin written in \ready for use. Stop loading or unloading operations on deck. Don't use naked flames or lights. In general, do not bunker oil at night or at thunderstorm. The supplying and receiving parties must
consult the communication means prior to bunkering and acknowledge each other. Do not cause any pollution whenever and wherever bunkering.
8、What are main duties for Chief Engineer?
The Chief Engineer is ultimately responsible for the safe and efficient running of all mechanical and electric machinery shipborne equipment; He is responsible for organizing the Engine department activities, in the most cost effective and safe manner; He is responsible for operative status for the equipment; Answer the Master's advice and alert the Master of any possible delays to repair machinery; He is responsible for safe keeping of blue prints, operational manuals, certificates related to his department; He is responsible for producing maintenance and survey's plan; He is responsible for close working relationship with Company Technical staff; He is responsible for all working conditions of fire-fight appliances in the engine department, and testing lifeboat engine when life drills are conducted; He is responsible for spare parts and ship's stores covering ordering, control over consumption, safe stowage and inventory with the assistance from 2nd Engineer; He is responsible for inspecting the engine room and steering gear room frequently; He is responsible for ensuring that sufficient fuel and lubricating oil with safe margin are available for every intended voyage; He is responsible for bunkering and oil transfer operations and giving instructions to his staff; He is responsible for training Engineering Staff to meet the requirements of their jobs and filling the Appraisal Forms; He is responsible for taking a positive role in pollution prevention in order to eliminate any possible oil and water leakage; He is responsible for producing a detailed repair specification when major repair or dry dock is expected.
9、What are main duties for Second Engineer?
The Second Engineer is responsible for watching at periods of 0400-0800 hours and 1600-2000 hours; He is responsible to Chief Engineer for the operation and maintenance of all machinery and associated equipment; He is responsible for operational procedures of main and auxiliary engines according to their respective manuals; He is responsible for carrying out planned maintenance laid down by the Chief Engineer and keeping a full record of all work; He is responsible for all deck electrical, hydraulic and mechanical working conditional; He is responsible for well controlling over responsible for maneuvering the main engine; He is responsible for the cleanness of the Engine Room and associated compartments; He is responsible for assisting Chief Engineer in the preparation of spare parts and repair lists; He is responsible for familiarizing all pumping, piping, valve systems in the Engine Room together with all emergency equipment; He is responsible for taking care of the Engine Logbook, Engine Bell Book and other relevant record; He is responsible for participation in emergency drills; He is responsible for taking positive measures to prevent collision in co-ordination with Chief Engineer; He is responsible for assuming Chief Engineer's duty if Chief Engineer is absent.
10、What are main duties for Third Engineer?
答：The Third Engineer is responsible for watching at periods of 0000-0400 hours and 1200-1600 hours; He is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of generators, steering gears, and auxiliary boilers, under the direction of the superior officer; He is responsible for taking measures in safe and efficient operation of all machinery, and preventive measures against fire and oil pollution; He is responsible for taking measures in safety procedures and maintenance of all safety appliance, fire detection and fighting equipment, and engine control systems in a thoroughly efficient state, and fuel transfer operation; He is responsible for carrying out the
instructions of the deck duty officer related to ballasting and deballasting and recording the operations; He is responsible for testing the boiler water and jacket cooling water, recording the result in the Engine Room Log Book; He is responsible for the maintenance, overhaul, and upkeep of all electrical equipment under the direction of the Chief Engineer for preparation of electrical stores and spare parts; He is responsible for to the Chief Engineer for the monitoring of temperature of vessel's reefer chambers; He is responsible for carrying out the meager test for all-electrical equipment and cables.
11、What are main duties for Fourth Engineer?
The Fourth Engineer is responsible for watching at periods of 0800-1200 hours and 2000-2400 hours; He is responsible for assisting the Second Engineer in all technical aspects; He is responsible for operation and maintenance of other auxiliary machinery except those taken up by the Third Engineer; He is responsible for taking positive measures in the safe and efficient operation of all machinery, and guarding against fire and oil pollution; He is responsible for safety procedures and maintenance of all safety equipment, and engine control system in a thoroughly efficient state; He is responsible for assisting in bunkering and fuel transfer operation under the direction of the Second Engineer; He is responsible for carrying out instructions relating to ballasting and deballasting, and recording the operation; He is responsible for testing the telegraph before departure and recording all engine movement in the Bell Book for staying in the engine room when vessel is entering or leaving a port or when the engine is on stand-by or in maneuvering; He is responsible for assisting the Second Engineer in testing of emergency fire pump and lifeboat engine.
12、How to manage sewage?
Drop in sterilized medicine regularly. Keep the blower in constant working .Check the quality of the sample of the content to compare with the standards.
13、How to operate oily water separator?
Test the 15ppm monitor before working; Wash the 15ppm monitor with fresh water; Turn the 15ppm monitor to \discharge process.使用15ppm检测器时，一定要时刻监视工作状态，一旦发生15ppm检测器损坏时 应立即停止排污。
14、How to fill in Oily Handling Logbook?
The following items are necessary to be recorded. (A).Ballasting of cleaning of oil fuel tanks. (B). Discharge of dirty ballast or cleaning water from oil fuel tanks referred to under section. (C).Disposal of oil residues (sludge). (D). Non-automatic discharge overboard of disposal otherwise of bilge water ,which has accumulated in machinery spaces. (E). Automatic discharge overboard or disposal otherwise of bilge water which has accumulated in machinery spaces; (F). Condition of oil discharge monitoring and control system; accidental or other exceptional discharge of oil. (H). Additional operational procedures and general remarks. In addition, the style of the table includes date, code, item, record of operations, signature of officer in charge, signature of master.
15、How to operate boiler?
Before igniting, the preparation should be carried out as following: 1)Check the level of boiler, hot water, oil tank. 2)Start donkey boiler automatic supply water valve and confirm the water supply system of the boiler in good working order. 3) Open boiler discharge valve, out-in valve ,transfer oil pump inlet valve, boiler inlet valve, turn valve. Close main steam stop valve. Open condenser