Reducing the risk of propulsion loss. Operational guidance for preventing blackouts and main engine failures

Издание на английском языке
The purpose of this booklet is to provide general guidance and practical advice to marine engineers and ship owners on blackout and main engine failures, the risks associated with propulsion loss and the precautions to manage these risks.

Contents
Introduction
Glossary
Possible consequences of propulsion loss
Possible causes of propulsion loss
Possible causes of main engine failure
Possible causes of alternator failure
Possible causes of emergency generator failure
Possible causes of blackouts
Recommendations
Preventive actions
Corrective actions
Areas of specific focus
Emergency generator
Regulatory framework
General
Load shedding or other equivalent arrangements
Definitions
Regulatory framework
Preferencial tripping system
Feeding back power from the emergency
Switchboard to the main switchboard
Recovery after blackout
ISM Code
Summary
Case studies