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Q9. What typical effects might continuous running at service speed in heavy weather have on marine machinery? Suggest the specific attention one has to pay and the maintenance checks that have to be carried out on the following after continued operation under heavy weather conditions:

a) intermediate shafting (3)

b) tail Shafting (3)

c) shafting coupling bolts (3)

d) engine supports (3)

e) thrust pads (4)