Elements and Performance Criteria
- Follow instructions to monitor engine-room machinery and equipment
- Propulsion unit and auxiliary machinery are monitored according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
- Deviations are identified and reported according to organisational procedures
- Unsafe conditions and potential hazards are recognised, and risk is assessed and reported according to organisational procedures
- Unsafe conditions and hazards are rectified according to organisational procedures
- Effective communication is maintained with the officer of the watch on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel
- Procedures for relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed
- Respond to potential emergency situations
- Emergency situations are promptly reported to the officer of the watch
- Alarms are recognised and reported
- Control measures to minimise the emergency are implemented
- Containment procedures are applied where appropriate
- Appropriate safety procedures are followed and personal protective equipment is used according to organisational procedures
- Emergency is eliminated where possible, and if not practical, actions are taken to control the emergency
- Appropriate firefighting equipment is identified to carry out firefighting operations