Maritime English
Engineering

What is Emergency Fuel Cutoff?

Emergency Fuel Cutoff A safety device or procedure for rapidly stopping fuel supply to machinery or tanks in case of fire or other emergencies.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Emergency Fuel Cutoff” Used in Practice?

Activate the emergency fuel cutoff immediately in case of fire or fuel leak in the engine room.

Certification Exam Relevance

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

Related Maritime English Terms

Engine Room IsolationRemote Standby PumpReport FireEmergency Shutdown Switch

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What is Emergency Fuel Cutoff?

A safety device or procedure for rapidly stopping fuel supply to machinery or tanks in case of fire or other emergencies.

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