Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare vessel for sea
- Spares and stores on board are checked to ensure those required for proposed voyage are available
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected for use
- Hazardous materials are stowed and managed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
- Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards and potential hazards in engine room are identified and corrective action is taken according to organisational practices
- Pre-start checks are conducted on machinery and equipment according to organisational procedures
- Means of communication between bridge and engine room are tested
- Engines are started according to vessel procedures and organisation safety management systems (SMS)
- Operate and monitor steam engine and steam auxiliary machinery
- Marine steam plant components are identified and operated according to organisational operating procedures
- Steam engine handling techniques are interpreted and applied to eliminate or minimise risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment
- Steam plant controls are identified and operated safely according to organisational procedures and technical specifications
- Steam engine auxiliary equipment is monitored and operated to maintain optimum running conditions
- Operational faults are recognised, assessed and rectified according to organisational procedures
- Hazards and potential hazards are recognised and interpreted, and appropriate initiatives and action is taken to minimise risk to personnel and equipment according to workplace procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
- Operating log is maintained clearly and accurately according to statutory requirements
- Shut down steam engine
- Carry out maintenance of steam plant
- Maintenance requirements are identified, repairs are carried out and reported according to workplace procedures
- Engine and auxiliary equipment is regularly inspected and maintained for maintenance according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures
- Steam plant maintenance schedule is developed and implemented according to organisational planned maintenance system