Elements and Performance Criteria
- Organise the start up of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery
- Method of preparing the start up of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery is as per manufacturer's specifications and instructions and marine practice
- Procedures for making available fuels, lubricants, cooling water, steam and air for the start up of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery are as per manufacturer's specifications and instructions and marine practice
- Required precautions are taken prior to start up of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery to minimise and control hazards and operational risks
- Potential problems with the start up of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery are identified and investigated and appropriate action is initiated to rectify any problems that occur
- Diagnostic techniques are used to investigate poor performance and faults and appropriate action is initiated to rectify the identified problems as per procedures