basic principles and functions of machinery space monitoring and alarm systems basic principles and operational characteristics of: auxiliary boilers and associated equipment controllable pitch propellers (CPP) direct drive propulsion systems internal combustion engines jet propulsion marine gas engines reduction boxes steam turbines, gearing and associated equipment as they apply to auxiliary systems thrusters (Z pellors, azimuth, tunnel) Voith Schneider Units basic principles of: detection, identification and repair of faults engine cooling and lubrication fuel systems including heavy fuel oil (HFO) and diesel marine control systems basic principles of operation of hydraulic and electronic governors and overspeed trips causes of electric shock and precautions to be observed to prevent shock hazards and problems that can occur during the operation and performance of engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery and appropriate preventative and remedial actions and solutions methods of providing air for combustion in the vessel engine room national and international regulations, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Conventions and Codes, class rules applicable to the operation and performance evaluation of engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery on vessels nature and causes of typical malfunctions and/or poor performance of engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery, and the available methods for their detection and rectification procedures for: carrying out performance evaluation of engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery testing and treating auxiliary boiler water, machinery cooling water and lubricating oil purpose of safe isolation procedures and application of lock out tags relevant WHS/ OHS requirements, work practices and pollution control regulations and policies rights and responsibilities of individuals about lock out and tagging of plant and equipment safe function, operation and maintenance of bilge and ballast systems safe operation of equipment including valves and pumps safe use and operation of electrical equipment including safety precautions before commencing work or repair, isolation procedures, emergency procedures and different voltages on board safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to the operation and performance of engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery shafting systems, oil fill stern tube, pedestal bearings, thrust bearings preventative strategies for scavenge and uptake fires, and starting air-line, crankcase and gearbox explosions typical SDSs/MSDSs, vessel and machinery specifications, machine drawings, operation manuals, electrical and control circuit diagrams. |