SHIP DEPARTURE

CHECKLIST FOR
ENGINE DEPARTMENT
WHAT TO DO WHEN A SHIP
LEAVES A PORT?
 SHIP DEPARTURE
There are many things that are to be kept in mind when a ship
leaves a port and prepares for a long voyage at the sea. In this
presentation we will learn about the various jobs that are to be taken
care of without fail for a smooth sail at the sea.
Presented here is the engine department departure checklist for a
ship leaving a port, assuming cold start with boiler and generator in
running condition.
THINGS TO DO 24 HOURS NOTICE
PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FOR THE
FIRST TIME
 24 HOURS PRIOR NOTICE
BEFORE DEPARTURE
 Check the oil level or sound the bunker tanks to measure level and
make sure that the temperature is maintained to about 40 degrees or
as per analysis report by opening steam. This is done for the
transfer of oil from bunker tank to settling tank. If the oil is kept
cold the pump might get damaged due to very high viscosity.
 Check the jacket water header tank for level and fil accordingly. Do
not fill to much as when the engine starts running the water
expands and it will start overflowing.
 24 HOURS PRIOR NOTICE
BEFORE DEPARTURE
 After checking the level start the jacket water circulating
pumps if there is a separate system for main engine.
 Check the jacket water temperature of the main engine and
maintain it about 60 degrees as below this temperature it
might start leaking into the scavenge space.