Ship machineries and engine watchkeeping 1, ER simulators (STCW A-III/1)Laajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- maintaining safe engineering watch.

Content

- thorough knowledge of principles to be observed when keeping an engineering watch, including duties associated with handing over and receiving watch, performing routine duties during a watch, keeping machinery space logs and understanding the significance of engine readings
- operation of all internal communication systems onboard a ship
- safety and emergency procedures; change-over from remote/automatic to local control
- safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate actions to be taken in the event of fire or accident, with particular reference to oil systems
- operation of fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems

Qualifications

Ship machineries and engine watchkeeping 2

Materials

Approved training during studies

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- identify interrelated tasks
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations
- work as team members in a goal-oriented way

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/1 column 4 are used:
- the conduct, handover and relief of the watch conforms with accepted principles and procedures
- 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
- a proper record is maintained of the movements and activities relating to the ship’s engineering systems
- transmission and reception of messages are consistently successful and communication records are complete, accurate and comply with statutory requirements
- main and auxiliary machinery operations are planned and carried out in accordance with operating manuals, established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operations and avoid pollution of the marine environment
- deviations from the norm are promptly identified
- the output of plant and engineering systems consistently meets requirements, including bridge orders relating to changes in speed and direction
- 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
- transmission and reception of messages are consistently successful