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Q9. As Chief Engineer Officer write a report to the Engineering Superintendent regarding TWO incidents of failure of the main propulsion engine to start in the reverse direction during a recent manoeuvring session whilst entering port. The report must cover details of the manoeuvring control situation at the time of the incidents and the immediate action taken to ensure the safety of the ship. The report must also detail the actions taken by the Chief Engineer to ensure that the cause of the problem was detected and rectified. Details must be included in the report about the actions you, as Chief Engineer, have taken to minimise future similar occurrences. (16)