Ship machineries and engine watchkeeping 3, ER simulators (STCW A-III/1, A-III/2)Laajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- safe operation, surveillance, performance assessment and maintenance of the propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
- planning and schedule operations
- detecting the causes of malfunctions and correcting faults

Content

- start-up and shut-down of the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery, including associated systems
- operating limits of the propulsion plant
- efficient and safe operation, surveillance and performance assessment of the propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
- functions and mechanism of automatic main engine controls
- functions and mechanism of automatic auxiliary machinery controls
- inspection and adjustment of equipment

Qualifications

Ship machineries and engine watchkeeping 2, ER simulators

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
- work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations
- promote teams’ goal-oriented operation

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/2 column 4 are used:
- the planning and preparation of operations is suited to the design parameters of the power installation and to the requirements of the voyage
- the methods of preparing the start-up and of making available fuels, lubricants, cooling water and air are the most appropriate
- checks of pressures, temperatures and revolutions during the start-up and warm-up period are in accordance with technical specifications and agreed work plans
- surveillance of main propulsion plant and auxiliary systems is sufficient to maintain safe operating conditions
- the methods of preparing the shutdown, and of supervising the cooling down of the engine are the most appropriate
- the methods of measuring the load capacity of the engines are in accordance with technical specifications
- performance is checked against bridge orders
- performance levels are in accordance with technical specifications