Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare work
- Safety issues are identified and safe operational practices are applied to minimise risk and to control hazards
- Work requirements of engine and plant are identified from the officer in charge of the engineering watch and relevant documentation
- Localised engine and plant inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
- Engine and plant operational prerequisites are established according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
- Sequence of recommissioning of plant is determined to suit existing circumstances according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
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- Operate engines and associated propulsion plant
- Engines and plant are operated according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
- Performance of engines and plant is monitored to detect deviations from normal operating conditions
- Faulty and worn engine equipment and components are identified and reported to the officer in charge of the engineering watch
- Action is taken when an engine fails or emergencies occur to secure the engine or machinery and to maintain the safety of vessel and persons involved according to organisational procedures
- Test engines and associated propulsion plant
- Tests are performed according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
- Engines and associated propulsion equipment are observed for correct operational response
- Corrective actions are taken to rectify abnormalities according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
- Analyse engines and associated propulsion plant faults
- Causes of abnormal operating conditions are identified by analysing technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner
- Corrective actions are taken to rectify abnormalities according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
- Plant integrity is maintained according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
- Complete documentation
- Correct records are logged relating to the operation and performance of engines and associated propulsion equipment, according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
- Documentation is updated, and engine and plant problems, abnormalities and status are reported, according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures