basic principles of operation of main steam propulsion and auxiliary systems on a steam vessel, including: methods of turbine control, including safety devices symptoms, causes, effects, and actions to be taken with defects of auxiliary steam turbines construction and operation of main and auxiliary steam turbines procedures for emergency operation of a steam turbine effective verbal, written and visual communication strategies established engineering practice and procedures for operating shipboard steam propulsion plant and associated systems in warm-through, manoeuvring, start up, normal running, emergency and shut down situations fundamental principles of steam propulsion systems and boilers hazards and problems that can occur when operating steam propulsion plant and associated systems, and appropriate preventative and remedial action methods of lubricating the principal components of a marine steam propulsion turbine and its associated gearing, and evaluating common faults, including common lubrication faults, symptoms, causes, and actions to be taken with such faults operational characteristics and performance specifications for different types of steam propulsion plant and associated systems on a steam vessel of unlimited propulsion power procedures for reading, interpretation of readings and indications of the performance of steam propulsion plant and associated systems typical operating precautions for steam propulsion plant and associated systems to ensure operational performance is in compliance with bridge orders, technical specifications, survey requirements and established safety and anti-pollution rules and regulations types, properties, tests, applications and treatment of fuels, lubricants, and solvents/chemicals used onboard a steam vessel, including a basic understanding of the working principles, construction, maintenance and safe operation of centrifuges, filters, and other treatment devices units of measurement WHS/OHS legislation and policies. |