Engine Department/Deck Department (Ranks & Duties)
Who is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the ship's engine room and machinery?
Chief Engineer
What phrase means putting out or stopping fires on board a ship?
To extinguish fire
Which part of the ship displays the national flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality?
Ensign
What is the name of a vessel that is used for carrying oil or other liquid cargoes?
Tanker
What is the purpose of a generator on a ship?
To produce electrical power for various ship systems and equipment.
Which of the following is a rank in the engine department on a ship?
Second Engineer
What phrase means releasing or pumping out the liquid?
To discharge the liquid
What is the prominent structure on the ship that releases exhaust gases?
Funnel
Which vessel is primarily used for transporting passengers on short-distance routes?
Ferry
What is the primary purpose of exhaust gas boilers on a ship?
To recover heat from the engine exhaust gases and generate steam for various shipboard applications.
Who is responsible for steering the ship under the captain's guidance?
Helsman
What phrase means removing unnecessary liquids from the ship?
To drain superfluous liquids
What term is used for the protective barrier along the sides of a ship?
Railings
Which vessel is designed for breaking through ice-covered waters?
Icebreaker
Which machinery is used to raise and lower the ship's anchor?
Anchor Winch.
Who is responsible for monitoring gauges, lubricating moving parts, and ensuring proper functioning of the machinery?
Motorman
What phrase means the process of water droplets forming on a surface due to condensation?
Sweating water
What is a hole in the deck of a ship through which the anchor cable passes?
Hawsehole
Which vessel is designed for high-speed travel over water and can operate on land and water surfaces?
Hovercraft
What is the main function of a bilge pump on a vessel?
To pump out water that accumulates in the bilge of the ship.
Who is responsible for conducting maintenance, repairs, and installation of mechanical components and systems, ensuring the proper functioning of machinery under the guidance of higher-ranking engineering officers?
Fitter
What phrase means electric current that regularly changes direction?
Alternating current
Which term is used for small openings in the ship's side for ventilation or to allow light inside?
Scuttles
Which vessel is commonly used for catching fish, equipped with nets or lines?
Trawler
Which type of machinery converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?
Electric Motors