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Q1. During a loaded sea passage an unusual noise followed by excessive vibrations were experienced in the engine room of your vessel while she was underway. Vessel is fitted with a four-bladed propeller directly coupled to a 2 stroke Diesel engine. Engine room is located aft. After preliminary investigation and from the engine parameters, you have come to the conclusion that propeller has sustained damage. Write a letter to your company reporting this incidence and justification for your conclusion suggesting future course of action.