4.13 Coupling – Engaging from LOP
Preconditions
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LOCAL OPERATION illuminated pushbutton lights up brightly (local operating mode is active).
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Engine speed in engagement window.
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No external engagement interlock active.
DANGER
Vessel is sailing blind.
In Local Operation mode, the propulsion plant is controlled from the engine room.
Risk of accidents!
• Only execute vessel movements on the instructions of a person who has visual contact with the
area outside the vessel.
Engaging coupling without reversing gearbox (CPP, WJ, VS)
Item
Measure
LOP
Press COUPLING IN illuminated pushbutton (→ Page 82).
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COUPLING IN button flashes.
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Coupling is engaged.
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After receiving the feedback signal from coupling, the COUPLING IN
button is illuminated brightly.
Engaging coupling in ahead direction with reversing gearbox (FPP, WJ)
Item
Measure
LOP
Press COUPLING AHEAD illuminated pushbutton (→ Page 82).
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COUPLING AHEAD button flashes.
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Gearbox is engaged in AHEAD direction.
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After receiving the feedback signal from coupling, the COUPLING
AHEAD button is illuminated brightly.
Engaging coupling in astern direction with reversing gearbox (FPP)
Item
Measure
LOP
Press COUPLING ASTERN illuminated pushbutton (→ Page 82).
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COUPLING ASTERN button flashes.
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Gearbox is engaged astern.
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After receiving the feedback signal from coupling, the COUPLING AS-
TERN button is illuminated brightly.
96 | Operation | MS150045/02E 2013-07
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