REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. |
1 | National and international regulations, IMO Conventions and Codes, including AMSA Marine Orders applicable to the management of fuel and ballast operations on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
2 | Relevant OH&S and anti-pollution legislation, policies and procedures |
3 | Established engineering practice for the management of fuel, bilge and ballast operations, including pollution control measures and the maintenance of related machinery, systems and equipment |
4 | Operational characteristics and performance specifications for the different types of machinery and equipment used in fuel, bilge and ballast operations |
5 | Procedures for carrying out shipboard machinery testing, troubleshooting and repair as part of routine maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with the company and survey requirements and established safety rules and regulations |
6 | Planned maintenance systems and procedures for the performance monitoring of machinery and equipment used in fuel, bilge and ballast operations, including responsibilities and requirements covered by various forms of vessel survey |
7 | The nature and causes of typical fuel, bilge and ballast operational problems and the available methods for their identification and rectification, including machinery malfunction fault-finding techniques |
8 | Fuel, bilge and ballast operational hazards and problems and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions |
9 | Procedures for the shipboard treatment of fuel and lubricating oils, including: |
| a | bunkering procedures and fuel transfer arrangements |
| b | the use and operation of centrifugal separators |
| c | the function and operation of a shipboard fuel blender and alternative fuel treatments |
10 | Causes and effects of fuel and lubricating oil contamination and methods of controlling such contamination, including the sampling and testing of oil |
11 | Procedures for assessing the performance of different fuel and ballast pumping systems and their components |
12 | Operational problems that occur with pumps and pumping systems handling sea water and action that can be taken to minimise or rectify these problems |
13 | Influences on vessel stability and correct procedures relating to dry docking, free surface, cargo shift and other occurrences affecting stability |
14 | Procedures for the initiation and coordination of temporary and permanent repair and/or replacement procedures on board vessels at sea, alongside and in dry dock |
15 | Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to shipboard machinery inspection and maintenance operations |
16 | Maintenance and repair records that must be maintained on a vessel to meet the requirements of the company, survey requirements and regulatory authorities |
17 | Maritime communication techniques needed during fuel and ballast operations |
18 | Procedures for the reading and interpretation of machinery performance readings and indications |
19 | Characteristics and features of fuel, bilge and ballast systems, machinery and equipment on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
20 | Awareness and understanding of fuel specifications |
21 | Principles and procedures of machinery lubrication, including: |
| a | theory and types of lubrication |
| b | relative characteristics, and applications of mineral and synthetic oils |
| c | contaminants that may affect lubricants, their effect on machinery performance, and action that can be taken to avoid and remedy contamination of lubricants |
22 | Properties and characteristics of liquids, fuels and lubricants used on board vessel. |
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REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. |
1 | Communicate effectively with other personnel when managing the operation of fuel, bilge and ballast systems on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
2 | Interpret and follow procedures for the operation of fuel, bilge and ballast systems on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
3 | Read and interpret equipment performance readings and instrumentation |
4 | Read and interpret material safety data sheets |
5 | Read and interpret vessel and machinery specifications, machinery design drawings, machine drawings, operational manuals, specifications and electrical and control circuit diagrams |
6 | Work collaboratively with other shipboard personnel when managing the operation of fuel, bilge and ballast systems on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
7 | Identify problems that can occur during the operation of fuel, bilge and ballast systems on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
8 | Carry out calculations required when operating fuel, bilge and ballast systems on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
9 | Adapt to differing types of fuel, bilge and ballast systems from one vessel to another and when equipment and systems are changed |
10 | Select and use tools and equipment required for the operation of fuel, bilge and ballast systems on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |