A bulk vessel was underway when the main engine’s alarm panel sounded; the exhaust gas temperature on one cylinder was not normal. The engine crew went to investigate and it was determined that the fuel oil injection valve (FOIV) of number 4 cylinder needed replacement. The job was estimated to take about 1-2 hours. The chief engineer and the Master were informed.
The main engine control was transferred to the Engine Control Room (ECR) and the second engineer (2E) briefed the engine crew on the...