Operation of ship machinery (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- ship machinery design, functions and structures including special requirements for ship machinery operations
- operate remote controls of propulsion plant and engineering systems and services
- manoeuvre the ship and operate machinery related to deck department
- use small ship power plants

Content

- shaftline components, propellers and propulsors, gears, couplings.
- pressurised air systems, lubrication and fuel systems, cooling systems.
- deck machinery, steering gear
- ships´ auxiliary machinery
- operating principles of marine power plants
- operation of ship machinery

Evaluation

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

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-II/2 column 4 are used:
- plant, auxiliary machinery and equipment is operated in accordance with technical specifications and within safe operating limits at all times
- safe operating limits of ship propulsion, steering and power systems are not exceeded in normal manoeuvres

Course material

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Study forms and methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

- Ship machinery 1
- Operation technology and engineering watch 1