信德海事网-专业海事信息咨询服务平台 登录 | 注册 [ 设为首页 ] [ 加入收藏 ] 中文版 ENGLISH WeChat Mobile --> --> ENGLISH   >   MARKET --> Important Engine Room Documents a Ship Cannot Sail Without 2019-03-04 16:24 By： xinde marine news 分享： --> --> --> 评论 --> --> If you thought that with just an up-to-date engine room and a skilful crew you can set sail on your ship to high seas then you were wrong. A ship along with its engine room and experienced men requires a set of important documents to sail safely and without any obstruction from any foreign country. A vessel can only travel from one foreign port to another with valid certificates and up to date recorded documents. All documents in the engine room and bridge should be duly filled, checked and sign by operating officer and countersigned by managerial level officer for smooth and lawful operation of the ship. In this article we will discuss the importance of entire documentation along with the important documents which comes under engine department of the ship.   Engine Room Log Book The Engine room log book is used to record all the parameters of running machineries which includes main propulsion plant,  power generation system ,  boiler , purifier, refrigeration plant, air conditioning plant etc. with signature of the duty officer. Any abnormal finding is noted by the duty engineer during his watch. Any major  maintenance for machineries  is recorded with date and remarks by the work carrying officer. Voyage number and “from” and “to” ports is written in the log book. Running hours of different machineries for every watch is recorded. Quantity of fuel, diesel and lube oil retained onboard is recorded by the chief engineer. Quantity of waste water retain onboard is recorded by the chief engineer. Special operation like  bunkering of fuel , diesel and lube oil is noted with starting and finish time. Special operation including operation of 15 ppm equipment is recorded with operational time. Re