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?

Accepted Answer

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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