Ship machineries and engine watchkeeping 1Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- essential ship machineries, including basic construction and operation principles
- propulsion technology, and electricity and steam production onboard a ship
- conducting a safe boiler watch as a rating
- performing duties of a rating as part of the engineering watch
- engineering watch duties, routines and safety
- operation, maintenance and supervision of small vessels' engines and equipment

Content

- terminology used with reference to machinery spaces and names of pieces of machinery and equipment
- propulsion systems
- electrical power production and distribution onboard
- steam boilers
- steering gear
- deck machinery
- safe work procedures and environmental protection
- maintenance of ship machinery as part of an engine rating's duties
- watchkeeping principles concerning main engines, auxiliary engines and steam boiler systems
- common routines and procedures of the engineering watch
- basic environmental protection procedures
- internal communication and alarm systems
- procedures in different emergency situations
- location and use of fire-fighting equipment in the machinery spaces and location of escape routes from machinery spaces
- basics of the maintenance and operation of small vessels' engines and equipment

Materials

Approved training during studies

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- look for information in the key information sources of the field
- identify interrelated tasks
- work together with customers, users and target groups
- work as team members in a goal-oriented way

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/4 column 4 are used:
- communications are clear, concise and acknowledged in a seaman-like manner
- advice or clarification is sought from the officer of the watch where watch information or instructions are not clearly understood
- assessment of boiler condition is accurate and based on relevant information available from local and remote indicators and physical inspections
- the sequence and timing of adjustments maintains safety and optimum efficiency
- maintenance, handover and relief of the watch is in conformity with accepted principles and procedures
- initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation conforms with established procedures