Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for sea
- Fuels and lubricating fluids required for proposed voyage are acquired
- Spares and stores required for proposed voyage are acquired
- Flammable/explosive materials are stowed and managed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
- Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in engine room are identified, risk assessed and corrective actions taken according to organisational practices
- Pre-start checks are conducted on machinery and equipment according to organisational procedures and manufacturer specifications
- Engines are started according to manufacturer specifications and vessel procedures
- Starting faults are recognised and rectified according to manufacturer specifications and fault-finding procedures
- Operate engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
- Engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems are operated within technical specifications
- Main propulsion plant and auxiliary systems are operated and monitored to ensure they are within operating limits specified by vessel procedures and manufacturer recommendations
- Environmental implications associated with operation of engine, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems are identified and controlled where possible
- Accidental or operational discharge of polluting substances are recorded according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
- Operational faults are recognised and rectified in accordance with manufacturer specifications and fault-finding procedures
- Operational records are kept according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
- Appropriate action is taken when a malfunction or emergency occurs
- Secure vessel after voyage