Elements and Performance Criteria
- Detect, identify and investigate plant and equipment malfunctions and faults
- The operation of shipboard plant and equipment is monitored in accordance with vessel's survey requirements, standard procedures, chief engineer's instructions and manufacturer's instructions
- Performance of shipboard plant and equipment is compared with specifications and recommended limits of performance
- Out of specification performance and faults are identified in accordance with marine engineering practice and plant and equipment specifications
- Out of specification performance and faults are investigated as per marine engineering practice and manufacturer's instructions and appropriate action initiated to rectify the identified problem in consultation with the responsible engineer
- Appropriate action is taken to prevent damage in accordance with vessel's planned maintenance system or procedures, established marine engineering practice, safety regulations and manufacturer's instructions