Ship machinery 2Laajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- design, functions, structures, maintenance and operation of various ship machinery

Content

- shaftline components
- propellers and propulsors
- gears
- couplings
- pressurised air systems
- lubrication and fuel systems
- cooling systems
- deck machinery
- steering gear
- heating
- ventilation and water systems
- ship's auxiliary systems and equipment

Qualifications

Ship machinery 1

Materials

Approved training during studies

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
- work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/1 column 4 are used:
- construction and operating mechanisms can be understood and explained with drawings/instructions
- the causes of machinery malfunctions are promptly identified and actions are designed to ensure the overall safety of the ship and the plant, having regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions
- the output of plant and engineering systems consistently meets requirements, including bridge orders relating to changes in speed and direction
- safety procedures followed are appropriate
- the frequency and extent of monitoring of engineering equipment and systems conforms to manufacturers’ recommendations and accepted principles and procedures, including principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch
- deviations from the norm are promptly identified