Maritime English
Engineering

What is Main Air Receiver?

Main Air Receiver A large pressure vessel that stores compressed air for main engine starting and other critical pneumatic systems, maintained as per SOLAS and class standards.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Main Air Receiver” Used in Practice?

Engine room, check main air receiver pressure and drain condensate before main engine start.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Main Air Receiver?

A large pressure vessel that stores compressed air for main engine starting and other critical pneumatic systems, maintained as per SOLAS and class standards.

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