Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop maintenance plan
- Vessel and equipment specifications, service requirements and organisational procedures are checked for recommended maintenance intervals and processes according to the safety management system
- Special requirements for maintenance are separated from routine maintenance tasks
- Maintenance plan and a related work schedule are developed
- Procedures for safety checks of equipment are developed and documented according to organisational procedures
- Recordkeeping system is developed for maintenance work completed and equipment replaced according to organisational procedures
- Establish maintenance systems
- Resource requirements are identified and supplied
- Roles and responsibilities of crew are clarified and built into position descriptions and work instructions
- Mentoring and training is provided to support the maintenance strategy
- Maintenance procedures and schedules are prepared to minimise negative impacts on vessel operations, costs, waste and the environment
- Potential risks are analysed and management strategies are recommended
- Contingency plans are prepared
- Maintenance schedules and procedures are effectively communicated to crew
- Implement maintenance plan
- Consumables and equipment are coordinated to meet maintenance work schedule
- Maintenance work schedule is completed according to maintenance plan
- Technical assistance is provided to crew in completing maintenance activities as required
- Appropriate readings, measurements and recordings are made and compared to equipment and other relevant specifications
- Areas of vessel and equipment requiring further testing are identified and appropriate procedures for testing are implemented
- Appropriate adjustments are made to maintenance plan based on experience and required documentation is completed
- Maintenance records are completed and forwarded to appropriate personnel
- Areas where changes to equipment operation or routine maintenance are required to maintain optimum work output and equipment life, are noted
- Monitor and review maintenance management system