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While underway on a steam ship, the engineer on watch reports a loss of oil flow in the oil head tank bull's eye. Which of the following should be done?

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While underway on a steam ship, the engineer on watch reports a loss of oil flow in the oil head tank bull's eye. Which of the following should be done?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Purpose of the lube oil head tank in a steam ship propulsion system • What a loss of visible flow in the bull's eye (sight glass) usually indicates about oil circulation and pressure • Consequences of inadequate lubrication to main bearings and shafting while underway

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• Ask yourself: If the oil no longer appears to flow in the head tank bull's eye, what might be happening to the lubrication of the main engine shaft and bearings? • Which option focuses on protecting the main engine and shaft from damage due to possible oil starvation, rather than dealing with unrelated systems like boiler feedwater? • Which action would be most urgent to prevent severe machinery damage, assuming the indication is correct and not a gauge failure?

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• Verify which choice directly addresses potential loss of lube oil supply to the shaft/bearings. • Check which options involve systems not directly related to the lube oil head tank (for example, boiler feed systems vs. main engine lubrication). • Consider which action you would take immediately to prevent damage, even before full troubleshooting, if you suspected actual loss of lubrication.

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Question 1 of 20

While underway on a steam ship, the engineer on watch reports a loss of oil flow in the oil head tank bull's eye. Which of the following should be done?

Steps should be taken to immediately stop the shaft.

The boiler auxiliary feed valve should be opened.

The lube oil head tank vent should be checked to ensure clear.

Nothing as oil overflowing in this glass is not normal.

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Question 1 / 2066636ef128f7522a1c521adc

Question 1 of 2066636ef128f7522a1c521adc

While underway on a steam ship, the engineer on watch reports a loss of oil flow in the oil head tank bull's eye. Which of the following should be done?

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While underway on a steam ship, the engineer on watch reports a loss of oil flow in the oil head tank bull's eye. Which of the following should be done?

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