Management of maintenance and repairLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:

- management, planning, and supervision of the engine department's operations, ensuring that all maintenance and repair works adhere to rules, regulations, agreements, manufacturers' recommendations, approved principles and procedures, as well as good seamanship.

- managing the engine department's operations concerning machinery malfunctions, inspections, and adjustments according to recommendations and requirements, and ensuring that decisions and procedures aim to the selection of the most suitable method while maintaining the vessel's operational capability in accordance with good seamanship.

- managing and planning maintenance and repairs so that schedules, work orders, instructions, materials, spare parts, tools, work permits, methods, and work safety are effectively accounted for, and operations comply with rules, regulations, agreements, manufacturers' recommendations, approved principles and procedures, as well as good seamanship.

- ensuring all maintenance and repair work is performed in compliance with laws, rules and requirements, and that all deviations are appropriately reported.

- implementing classification activities and inspections and taking into account their impact on the management of ship maintenance and operations.

- docking maintenance including planning, preparation, and docking.

- newbuildings: projects and shipyards.

- ship insurance, especially with regard to the ship's machinery.

Content

- organization and planning of maintenance and repair work
- classification societies, classifications classes, inspections, classification intervals and methods
- types of shipyards and their business operations
- preparations for docking maintenance
- maintenance specifications, requests for proposals, cost estimates, pricing principles, additional work and decommissions
- newbuildings and their supervision
- machinery insurance

Materials

Approved training during studies

Accomplishment methods

The student can
- use professional terminology expertly in various situations
- assess operations in customer, user, and target group situations
- select appropriate models, methods, software, and techniques and justify the selection
- promote the goal-oriented operation of the team

Additionally, the assessment uses the criteria for evaluating competence as specified in column 4 of Table A-III/2 of the STCW Code:
- Management actions are correctly planned and implemented, considering requirements, regulations, safety, and the environment
- Plans, instructions, materials, and equipment are available for operation, drills, maintenance and repairs
- Planned actions lead to the selection of the most suitable method
- Tasks can be assigned to the crew, and they are informed about the standards of work and behavior in a manner appropriate to the individuals
- The goals and measures of the engine department's training and orientation are based on an assessment of the staff's competence and capabilities as well as operational requirements
- Operations comply with applicable rules, and resources are planned and allocated correctly to perform all necessary tasks
- Communication is clear and unambiguous, and effective practical leadership skills are understood
- Team members can share an understanding of the current and predicted state of the vessel, operational status, and external environment
- Decisions are as effective as possible for the situation, and operations are efficient and comply with the rules.