Section 13: Machinery Space
Engineering procedures, UMS, maintenance, machinery protection, emergency power, workshop safety and steering readiness.
Vessel type alone does not determine applicability. Check each entry’s cargo, equipment and other conditions; this selector does not set an inspection response.
Engineering SMS and power limitation
Engineering procedures cover routine work, emergencies and power-reserve control.
Open preparation guide →Engineering duties and manning matrix
Posted duties and a manning matrix cover planned and unexpected demands.
Open preparation guide →Chief Engineer’s standing and watch orders
Specific orders are available, understood and acknowledged.
Open preparation guide →UMS operation and permitted manning
UMS-certified operation is reliable and changeover checks are completed.
Open preparation guide →Manning when UMS is not used
Staffing supports safe manned machinery-space operation.
Open preparation guide →Entry into unattended machinery spaces
Entry controls, reporting and warnings are posted and understood.
Open preparation guide →Personnel alarm readiness
The fitted deadman alarm is correctly set and operational.
Open preparation guide →Engineers’ calling alarm
The calling alarm works and tests are recorded.
Open preparation guide →Engine log and alarm history
Engineering records and alarm histories are complete and traceable.
Open preparation guide →Recovery of essential machinery
Ship-specific recovery instructions and preferential-trip knowledge are available.
Open preparation guide →PMS, condition monitoring and spares
An implemented PMS supports maintenance, shore oversight and critical spares.
Open preparation guide →Main-engine maintenance and monitoring
Main-engine condition and records follow maker requirements.
Open preparation guide →Auxiliary-engine maintenance
Auxiliary engines and protective arrangements are maintained.
Open preparation guide →Machinery-space lighting and escape
Escape routes are lit, marked, unobstructed and understood.
Open preparation guide →Emergency equipment test records
Emergency systems are tested with records and clear instructions.
Open preparation guide →Ventilation stops and closures
Ventilation emergency stops and closures work and are clearly identified.
Open preparation guide →Hot surfaces and oil-spray protection
Insulation and spray guards prevent oil contacting hot surfaces.
Open preparation guide →Lagging and steam traps
Insulation is sound, clean and free from oil impregnation.
Open preparation guide →Oil-mist and bearing-temperature protection
Fitted protection is tested and engineers know the emergency response.
Open preparation guide →Switchboard deck insulation
Deck insulation suits the voltage and has rating evidence.
Open preparation guide →Self-closing drains and gauge valves
Drain and gauge-glass valves close correctly without restraints.
Open preparation guide →Sounding pipes and self-closing devices
Sounding devices are closed and their return mechanisms are intact.
Open preparation guide →Moving-machinery guards
Hazardous moving machinery has secure, effective guards.
Open preparation guide →Workshop safety and tool protection
Workshop machines have working guards and safe conditions.
Open preparation guide →Lifting equipment and hydraulic tools
Lifting gear and hydraulic tools have inspection and maintenance evidence.
Open preparation guide →Secured spares and manual handling
Spares and loose gear are secured and handling risks assessed.
Open preparation guide →Machinery-space and bilge housekeeping
Spaces are clean, leak-free and free of oily accumulations.
Open preparation guide →Bilge high-level alarms
Bilge alarms are functional and tests are recorded.
Open preparation guide →Seawater system condition
Sea chests, pumps, pipes and valves are sound.
Open preparation guide →Auxiliaries, water treatment and batteries
Applicable machinery is maintained with water and battery records.
Open preparation guide →Machinery-space pipework
Service pipework is maintained without leaks or temporary repairs.
Open preparation guide →Local main-engine control
Engineers are proficient in local and emergency manoeuvring.
Open preparation guide →Emergency-generator starting and supply
Crew know starting and emergency-switchboard supply arrangements.
Open preparation guide →Emergency-generator spare starter
Single-starter dependency is addressed by a ready spare.
Open preparation guide →Emergency battery supply
Battery emergency power is ready where no generator is fitted.
Open preparation guide →Switchboard earth-fault monitoring
Main and emergency earth-fault monitors work without indicated faults.
Open preparation guide →Emergency steering drills
Quarterly drills and posted changeover guidance support emergency steering.
Open preparation guide →Steering reserve oil and transfer
Reserve oil and its manual transfer arrangement are ready.
Open preparation guide →Emergency steering heading and communication
Heading information can reach the emergency steering position.
Open preparation guide →Emergency-position rudder indicator
The local rudder-angle display works and is legible.
Open preparation guide →Steering-compartment safe access
Handrails and non-slip surfaces support safe access to controls.
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References 13.12, 13.16, 13.30 and 13.44 were removed in RISQ 3.2. Removed references are excluded from active entries.
Independent DeepDraft preparation guide, based on the supplied RISQ 3.2 questionnaire. Not an official RightShip product or inspection report.