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Q9. During the past four months since you joined the ship as Second engineer a number of main engine exhaust valve have suffered from cracking and corrosion at the seating faces; Write a report to the Superintendent Engineer covering the following points:

A. An explanation detailing how the problem becomes evident;

B. Your action upon recognizing the extent and seriousness of the problem;

C. Your reasoned view regarding the possible causes of the problem;

D. Your recommendations to avoid future incidents.