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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Operate remote controls
   • Remote controls of propulsion plant, other engineering systems and auxiliary machinery are operated according to company procedures and manufacturer instructions
2. Clear and concise communication is used with engine room and communication is acknowledged according to established procedures
3. Performance of propulsion plant, other engineering systems and auxiliary machinery and equipment is monitored and evaluated using remote performance indicators
4. Appropriate corrective action is taken in conjunction with the Chief Engineer when performance of propulsion plant or other engineering systems is found to be unsatisfactory or outside of specified limits
5. Relationship between speed and fuel consumption is monitored and action is taken, as required, according to operational instructions
6. Safety and hazard minimisation procedures and regulations are followed to maintain the safety of personnel, propulsion and engineering systems, cargo and vessel
7. Coordinate deck, bridge and engine room resources
   • Coordination of deck, bridge and engine room operations and resources is maintained during daily vessel operation
8. Responses are coordinated, and appropriate action is taken in a breakdown in the remote control systems for propulsion plant, other engineering systems and auxiliary machinery
9. Correct logbook entries are made relating to equipment operations and incidents during a voyage
10. Manage emergencies involving the use of remote controls
    • Remote controls of relevant emergency systems and auxiliary machinery and equipment are correctly operated in a shipboard emergency
11. Clear and concise communication is used and communication is acknowledged at all times during emergency situations

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include: adapting to differences in vessels, propulsion plant, remote controls, engineering systems and related standard operating procedures (SOPs) applying required safety and hazard control procedures when operating vessel remote controls assessing operational capability and performance of propulsion and other engineering plant and auxiliary equipment communicating effectively and working collaboratively with other personnel when operating propulsion plant and engineering system remote controls identifying and evaluating problems that can occur when operating propulsion plant and engineering system remote controls identifying and implementing improvements to engineering control procedures interpreting and following SOPs for operating propulsion plant and engineering system remote controls interpreting equipment performance readings and instrumentation interpreting vessel and machinery specifications, machinery design drawings, machine drawings, operational manuals, specifications, and electrical and control circuit diagrams monitoring and evaluating performance of vessel propulsion plant, other engineering systems, and auxiliary machinery and equipment using remote performance indicators selecting and using equipment required for operating propulsion plant and engineering system remote controls safely, including: in berthing and unberthing operations in normal and adverse weather conditions in normal and emergency situations when anchoring or mooring.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of: auxiliary systems and controls, including: air starting ballast water bilge cooling water fuel lubrication waste management and pollution control systems bridge communications techniques, including issuing of engine room orders dangers associated with shipboard electrical plants and related hazard prevention strategies documentation and records, including: Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders company procedures for the remote control of propulsion plant and other engineering systems instructions of relevant maritime authorities International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) conventions and codes International Safety Management (ISM) Code, safety management system (SMS) plans, procedures, checklists and instructions operational orders plant and equipment manufacturer instructions and recommended procedures relevant Australian and international standards vessel log emergencies situations, including fire or explosion in engine room flooding of engine room loss of electrical power loss of propulsion loss of steering methods for remotely controlling the operation of shipboard propulsion plant and other engineering systems, including auxiliary machinery and equipment operating principles of marine power plants, including: diesel engines gas turbine systems propeller propeller shaft steam turbine systems principles of operation and functions of various systems and controls, including: bridge located engine controls hydraulic systems and controls pumps and pumping systems various auxiliary systems and controls, such as cooling water, fuel system, air starting, lubrication system, ballast water and bilge system various shipboard emergency systems procedures and precautions for bunkering operations procedures and arrangements for establishing appropriate and effective engineering watches, including: cargo operations normal safety conditions unmanned machinery space (UMS) operations procedures for coordinating deck and engineering resources procedures for monitoring and evaluating the performance of propulsion plant, other engineering systems and auxiliary machinery and equipment propulsion plant configurations, including: controllable pitch propellers (CPP) direct drive shaft electric diesel reduction gear steam relationship between vessel speed and fuel consumption, including the meaning of economical revolutions per minute (r.p.m.) and its application relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, policies and procedures requirements for waste management and control systems under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) ships auxiliary machinery, including: air conditioning alternators deck machinery distillation electrical distribution freshwater systems generators oily water separators refrigeration sewage treatment plants stabilisers ventilation typical characteristics of propulsion machinery and control systems for vessels of 500 gross tonnage (GT) or more, including operational limits, fuel consumption/speed relationships, stopping distances and turning circles at various draughts, speeds and loading typical problems with the remote control of propulsion plant, other engineering systems and auxiliary machinery and equipment, and appropriate preventative and remedial actions and solutions vessel SMS and procedures.

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