While underway onboard a DC diesel electric drive ship, you notice excessive sparking of the brushes on the main propulsion motor. What should be your...

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While underway onboard a DC diesel electric drive ship, you notice excessive sparking of the brushes on the main propulsion motor. What should be your FIRST action?

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notify the bridge that you will need to slow down to reduce the electrical load

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While underway onboard a DC diesel electric drive ship, you notice excessive sparking of the brushes on the main propulsion motor. What should be your FIRST action?

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