changes

raise
rise
drop
fall
lower
launch
increase
decrease
reduce
keep A constant
run out of A
remain
continue to V
keep ing
maintain
improve
fluctuate

Raise your hand if you can hear me.

The lubricating oil temperature is rising [gradually/rapidly].
The sea water temperature has dropped.
I dropped my [portable radio/flashlight] and broke it.
The steam pressure inside the steam drum has fallen.
Davits are used to lower and raise life boats.
The #1 life boat has been launched.It is in the water riding on the long
The flow of the feedwater has increased to 15 cubic meters per hour.
We decreased the main engine speed to 120 rpm's at 13:45.
Lubricating oil reduces friction and wear.
The governor of the main feed pump keeps the discharge pressure constant.
We [are running/have run] out of the starting air.
The combustion condition remained the same even after the load increased.
If his condition continues to worsen, we'd better ask for medical assistance.
If you should see someone go overboard, never look away. Keep pointing at
It is important to maintain the manufacturer's specified valve clearance.
The combustion condition will improve as the steam demand increases.
Something is wrong with this meter. The needle is fluctuating.

operation

start
run
work
work on A
move
transfer
shut off
shut down
secure

Start the lube oil pump.

When running two generators in parallel, you need to
synchronize them.
This fuel pump has been running smoothly.
This motor sometimes works, sometimes doesn't.
Today we will work on the exhaust valve we removed
Rough sea is expected. Make sure heavy things don't move
around.
Let's move the exhaust valve. Never stand under it.
When the boiler trips, transfer the load from the turbo
generator to the auxiliary diesel generator.
Shut off the fuel supply.
Shut down the compressor.
Secure the machine shop for sea.
The port [engine/main boiler] has been secured.

ignite

In gasoline engines, electrical sparks produced by a spark plug

ignite the fuel-air mixture.
In diesel engines, fuel injected into the combustion chamber
ignite automatically.
light
Do not stand behind the person lighting the burner.
light off
Light off the No.2 main boiler and run the two in parallel.
purge A of B
Purge the boiler of flammable gas to avoid flareback.
turn on/off
After turning off a burner, we must purge fuel oil from it.
come on/go off
This lamp [comes on/goes off] when the pump is
[started/stopped].
go off
When an alarm goes off, first silence it and then acknowledge it
after identifying the cause.
extinguish
Foam extinguishers should not be used to extinguish electric
equipment fires.
switch on/off
Switch on/off the power.
switch over A
Switch over the [refrigeration/reefer] unit.
switch over (from A) Switch over from bunker C to bunker A.
to B
operate
Who will [operate/handle] the ceiling crane?
handle
Do not handle this with bare hands.
tag out
Tag out the No. 1 ship service diesel generator.

operation

carry out
perform
conduct
complete
line up
isolate
engage
disengage
clutch/declutch

Maintenance and repair work must be carried out only by

skilled and authorized personnel.
Bottom/surface blow must be performed periodically to
remove scale/sludge from the system.
The bridge has requested us to conduct an astern test at
Complete the life boat stowage with the portable hand crank.
Line up the lube oil.
Isolate the compressor from the line.
Engage both floating blocks simultaneously.
Disengage the jacking gear.
The port engine is declutched.

maintenance

turn
open
close/shut
tighten
torque
hand-tight
loosen
screw
unscrew
undo
cap
wear
put [on A/A on]
take [off A/A off]
replace
change
exchange
renew
withdraw
pull out
put in
insert
forceA into B
apply
plug [in A/A in]
connect
connect A to B
disconnect
attach A to B
fit
fit A with B
mount

Turn the valve (by) X degrees [clockwise/counterclockwise].

Open the valve [slightly/all the way/half a turn/one turn/two turns].
[Close/Shut] the valve completely.
Tighten the nuts evenly with a torque wrench.
Torque down the nut to 50 Nm.
Just hand-tight these nuts for now.
The screw is rusted, so when you loosen it, be careful not to strip the head.
Screw in the stud.
Unscrew the plug on the cooling water chamber to check the water level.
Undo the cylinder head nuts with a socket wrench.
Cap the drain plug if open.
You must wear a hard hat when you operate the windlass.
Put on the safety [shoes/glasses].
Put the [cap/lid] (back) on.
Take off your safety shoes in the accommodation area.
Take the [cap/lid] off.
The filament of this light bulb is broken. We must replace it (with a new one).
Since burners must be changed after certain operation time for cleaning, we
rotate sets of burners.
Exchange worn piston rings for new ones.
Renew all compression and scraper rings.
At the next port, we will withdraw the piston of the No. 2 cylinder for an
Carefully pull out the fuel injector.
Put in a new fuel injector after cleaning the inner surface of the bore with a
rag/waste cloth.
The soot blower for the superheater is inserted automatically after draining
the steam pipe.
Dont force the plug into the socket.
Dont apply too much [force/pressure].
Where can I plug this in? There is [a socket/an outlet/a receptacle] right
there.
The pipes are connected by a flange.
Connect the batteries in [series/parallel].
Connect one end of the hose to the coolant cylinder hanging upside down,
and the other end to the compressor.
Disconnect all the supply pipes from the cylinder head.
Fire extinguishers are usually attached to the wall.
Fit the pipe to the joint.
This vessel is fitted with a CPP.
Mount the cylinder head on the liner carefully.

maintenance

install

Install a replacement motor in the main circulation pump.

fix
fasten
tie
untie
remove
dissemble

Fix this with a vise and file the edge.

Fasten all heavy tools securely to the bulkhead.
Tie the bitter end to the hand rail.
Watch out. Your shoe lace is untied.
Remove the carbon deposits on the nozzle with a wire brush.
Today we will dissemble number 1 fuel pump, do maintenance work on it and
reassemble.
We took the No. 1 purifier apart, cleaned the cones, and put it back together.
Make sure the match marks are aligned when you rebuild the cylinder.
Assemble the compressor as per the manual.
The sanitary pump is leaking. We need to overhaul it.
Dump the condenser so we can work on the tubes.
Never throw away lit cigarette butts overboard.
A turbo-charger charges the cylinder with fresh air by a turbine driven by
exhaust gas.
Don't fill the paint can all the way to the top. It should be half-full.
Drain the cooling water until the cooling water level is below the cylinder
Pour the boiler water sample into a [beaker/test tube], and check its pH.

take A apart
rebuild
assemble
overhaul
dump
throw away
charge
fill
drain
pour

inspection

examine
inspect
check
check A for X
check with A before
pay attention to A
watch
measure
adjust
set
calibrate
identify
find out
determine
exceed
indicate
make a round
search
put [back A/A back]
put [back A/A back]
store
get A out of the way
clear
put A in charge
put A [in/on/] B
place
locate
explain
report
let me know
notify

Examine the filter carefully.

The PSC inspector inspected the documents thoroughly.
Check the exhaust temperature every 30 minutes.
After you have cleaned the pistons, check them for excessive wear o
damage.
Check with the steward before checking the ground fault.
Pay (close) attention to the exhaust temperature of #1 cylinder.
Watch the No. 1 fuel tank pressure and level carefully.
A multimeter measures current, voltage, and resistance for both
alternating and direct current.
Measure the gap with a feeler gauge and adjust it properly.
Set the opening pressure of the injection nozzle at 40 MPa.
You must set the valve clearance when the valve is fully closed at TDC.
This gauge is totally off. Calibrate it right now.
Can you identify the cause of the problem?
We haven't found out what went wrong.
Cadets are required to determine the ship's position by cross bearing.
The operating time has exceeded 4000 hours since the last overhaul.
The test results indicate that the viscosity is slightly higher than we
specified.
We make a round every hour on the hour.
Carefully search the engine room for stowaways.
Put the scissors back (to) where you found them.
Put the thermometer back (to) where it belongs.
Store away the new parts properly.
Get this anvil out of the way.Someone might trip over it.
Clear the work table.
If you feel confident, I'll put you in charge.
Put the parts [on the bottom shelf/in the second drawer from the top].
In many ships, the engine room is placed right below the bridge.
An emergency diesel generator must be located far away from the engine
room.
Let me explain to you how the globe valve works.
Report to me if the seawater temperature drops.
Let me know when you are done.
Don't forget to notify the bridge when you blow tubes.The bridge has
been notified.

inspection

fix
repair
make sure
confirm
go over
be sure to V
want X to V
have X V
go (and) +

The coffee maker is broken. Fix it as soon as you can.

You must repair the fast rescue boat's engine before we set sail.
Make sure (that) the wires are attached to the hook firmly.
I've confirmed all the deck scuppers are plugged.
Let's have a meeting at 0900 in the control room and go over the
procedure.
The pressure gauge in the control room is off. Be sure to read the
pressure
I want youlocally.
to be more careful next time.
I will have the 3rd engineer witness the soundings.
"Go (and) get the steam drum pressure locally.""The pressure gauge
read 3.8MPa."

others

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

apply
bend
blow a fuse
blow down the engine
blow tubes
bring
cast
cause A (to V)
chip
clog
contract
control

13
14
15
16
17

(X will do
ease
embark/disembark
erase
expand

18 explode
19 extend
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37

flow
forge
generate
get A caught
get to
grind
hold X in alignment
hurry up
inhale
lap
last
leak
leak
let A go
load
lose
melt
mesh

Apply lubricating oil to the propeller shaft.

Bend the pipe with a pipe bender.
The fuse is blown. We've got a blown fuse.
Blow down the engine after closing the [isolation/intermediate] valve.
We must blow tubes, test the boiler water and treat it properly.
Bring me a pair of needle pliers.
Crankshafts of small engines are often cast.
If you have a fuel pump failure, it can cause the engine to stop.
Chip the paint with a needle gun.
The strainer is clogged with [kelp/jelly fish].
The turbine casing contracts when you let it cool down.
The rack position is controlled by control air.
This valve is controlled
What kind of cleaning solution should I use? Light oil will do.
Ease the davits overside.Ease the strain on the falls with the hand brake.
Embark. Disembark.
Do not erase the board.
Heat causes the boiler, turbines and pipes to expand.
When you remove a piston ring, always expand it with a ring-expander.
We had blow-by and the crank case exploded.
Extend the caution tape across the entrance.
Good maintenance extends the life of a machine.
High-temperature, high-pressure water flows inside this pipe.
This crankshaft is forged in one piece.
A turbogenerator uses steam to generate electricity.
Don't put your hand on the gunwale. You'll get your fingers caught. Fingers
I need a step ladder to get to the fuse box.
Grind the valve cone face and seat by hand applying a moderate pressure.
The main bearings hold the shaft in alignment.
Hurry up.
Do not inhale the fuel mist while checking the injection pressure.
When lapping a valve, be careful not to overgrind the valve and the valve
This won't last long.
The pipe is leaking seawater.It is [badly/terribly/severely] corroded.
The sewage pipe is leaking at the fitting.
Let's let the box go on three.Ready? 1, 2, 3!
Load the boat. / How much fuel are we going to load in the next port?
We've lost vacuum in the condenser.
We had a refrigeration leak, and everything in the meat room melted.
The pinion and bull gear mesh together.

others

38 number

Number each nut consecutively so we can put it back to its original place.

39 paint

After you finish painting the door, wash the brush with thinner, and don't
forget to put up the "WET PAINT" sign.
The drain pipe of the bathtub on the boat deck is plugged. Fix it as soon as
you can.
Plug all the deck scuppers.
Pull this lever toward you, and the life raft will be launched.
Do not [push/press] this distress button unless ordered to do so.
The nuts are very difficult to [reach/get to].
At the next port we will receive fuel. The barge will arrive at 1400.
Rub grease on the wire so that it won't rust.
The sign says "DANGER. DO NOT OPERATE."
Flanges are sealed with either gaskets or O rings.
The boiler water level shrinks or swells with change in steam demand.
Soak this part in ammonia overnight.
Extra care must be taken so that no fuel is spilt during bunkering.
Be sure to wipe up the oil you spilt.
While in port, tubes should not be blown if there is no wind because fine
carbon dust will be spread all over the deck.
Add reagent to the boiler water sample and stir vigorously.
Take this document to the chief engineer and get his signature.
Take your time. There's no hurry.
Tape this sign up to the wall of the control room.
Tape/Rope off this area and hang a sing saying "OPEN GRATING."
When there is a short, the breaker trips to protect the circuit.
Twist the wire ends together.
Weld the sleeve to the pipes.
Wipe [up/off] the oil from the floor with a rag.
Wrap electrical tape around the wires.

40 plug
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53

plug
pull
push/press
reach
receive
rub
say
seal
shrink
soak
spill
spill
spread

54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63

stir
takeA to B
take one's time
tape
tape/rope off
trip
twist
weld
wipe
wrap