Elements and Performance Criteria
- Operate and maintain engines and associated propulsion plant
- Internal combustion engines, gas turbines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery are managed and operated as per established procedures
- The performance of engines and propulsion plant is monitored in accordance with bridge orders, company procedures, survey requirements and manufacturer's instructions and performance is compared with technical specifications and recommended limits of performance
- The methods of measuring the operational parameters and load capacity of the engines are in accordance with manufacturer's technical specifications
- Poor performance and faults are identified as per established marine practice
- Poor performance and faults are investigated in accordance with marine engineering practice and manufacturer's instructions and appropriate action initiated to rectify the identified problem
- Appropriate action is taken to prevent damage/failure in accordance with vessel's planned maintenance system or procedures, established marine engineering practice, safety regulations and manufacturer's instructions