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MARITIME ENGINEERING
Operate maritime turbine propulsion system and engine services
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January 1998
Maritime
This unit standard is for people in the maritime engineering industry and covers the routine operation of marine turbine propulsion plant, together with the necessary boiler plant, associated auxiliaries, and other engine room services.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: initiate start up and shut down operations of marine turbine propulsion plant and engine services; maintain output of marine turbine propulsion systems and engine services; action changes in demand for output from marine turbine propulsion systems and engine services; and respond to malfunctioning marine turbine propulsion systems and engine services. entry information: accreditation option: moderation option:
Open.
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
A centrally established and directed moderation system has been established by Maritime Qualifications New Zealand
Inc.
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1 Safety rules, regulations, legislation, and their subsequent amendments include:
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Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS);
Marine Pollution (MARPOL);
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Resource Management Act (RMA) 1994;
Maritime Transport Act 1994;
Company or Organisational rules and regulations.
2 Plant includes:
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Turbine prime mover;
Associated steam plant including shafting and
- associated auxiliaries and systems necessary to move the vessel including electrical generation and auxiliary services;
Main boiler.
3 Operation includes:
- Manual adjustment of controls to correct minor
- deviation;
Monitoring of remote operation.
4 Schedules, parameters, and instructions include:
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Manufacturers’ information;
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Company requirements;
Onboard management requirements;
Chief Engine er’s instructions.
5 Action in the event of irregularities includes:
- Informing authority;
- Adjustment of plant to maintain desired output;
- Appropriate investigative techniques and safety procedures.
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6 Plant operating parameters, schedules, and
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- instructions are defined by:
- Manufacturer’s guidelines;
- Company operating procedures;
Chief Engineer’s instructions;
Historical plant records.
Elements and Performance Criteria element 1
Initiate start up and shut down operations of marine turbine propulsion plant and engine services. performance criteria
1.1 Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with established safety rules and regulations.
Range: operations - start up and shut down of plant as a routine with plant functioning correctly, emergency shut down to minimise damage, operating under direct instructions for malfunctioning equipment.
1.2 The timing and degree of preparation of plant meet the needs of the intended operation and comply with operating instructions.
1.3 The sequence and timing of start up or shut down of equipment and systems maintain the safe operation of the plant.
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1.4 Plant parameters and instrument readings are maintained within defined levels during start up and shut down operations.
Range: parameters - pressures, levels, flow, temperatures, speeds, volts, amps, power, frequency, vibrations.
1.5 Deviations from the norm are identified, rectified and reported.
Range: reports - engine room log book, plant log book, to supervising engineer.
1.6
Adjustments made achieve safe plant operation and are within the role holders’ responsibility to initiate.
1.7 Notice of operation is given within a time frame which enables the personnel impacted by the operation to undertake their functions safely.
1.8 Inability to start up or shut down plant as required is reported to the supervising engineer for action. element 2
Maintain output of marine turbine propulsion systems and engine services.
Range: plant output - during normal operation, to carry out instructions from a supervisor when operating plant with irregularities. performance criteria
2.1 Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with established safety rules and regulations.
2.2 Monitoring of plant is in accordance with schedules, operating parameters, and instructions.
Range: monitoring - frequency, scope, timing, checks, tests, inspections, test equipment, records.
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Assessment of plant condition is consistent with available information. 2.3
Range: information - local and remote indicators, physical inspections.
2.4 Plant condition information and identified trends are recorded for future reference.
Range: recorded - engine room log book, plant log book.
2.5
2.6
Plant output meets notified demand conditions throughout operation.
Deviations from operation norm are identified, rectified, and reported.
Range: reports - engine room log book, plant log book, supervising engineer.
2.7
2.8
Plant parameters are maintained within plant’s defined limits during running. element 3
Action taken in the event of irregularities, defects, and damage is consistent with their level of significance, maintains the safety of operations, and is recorded and reported to the supervising engineering personnel.
Action changes in demand for output from marine turbine propulsion systems and engine services. performance criteria
3.1 Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with established safety rules and regulations.
3.2 New demand requirements are identified from available data within a time frame which supports the continued safe operation of the plant.
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3.3 Preparations for alterations in output comply with operating parameters, schedules, and instructions.
Range: alterations in output - during normal operation, to direct instructions when operating plant with irregularities.
3.4 The timing and sequence of adjustment during alteration of output meet the requirements of the operation.
3.5
3.6
Change in demand is met and output is maintained at the revised level.
Action taken in the event of irregularities, defects, and damage is consistent with their level of significance, maintains the safety of operations, and is recorded and reported to the supervising engineering personnel. element 4
Respond to malfunctioning marine turbine propulsion systems and engine services. performance criteria
4.1 Response is planned and carried out in accordance with established safety rules, regulations, and manufacturer’s recommendations.
Range: response - following operating instructions, following contingency plans, following direct instructions by supervisory personnel.
4.2 Implementation of alarm acceptance procedures complies with operating instructions.
Range: alarm types - minor involving adjustment or changeover, major requiring immediate partial or completion shutdown, major requiring immediate adjustment and hand over to supervisor.
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The correction of faults and irregularities undertaken within the job holder’s
4.3 responsibility is completed in accordance with company, supervisor, and plant specifications.
4.4 Reporting on faults and irregularities, and the seeking of assistance, comply with operating schedules and instructions.
4.5 Activation of emergency shutdown and isolation procedures is in accordance with ship operating procedures, and is implemented within a time frame which maintains the safety of the ship and plant.
Range: plant emergencies - malfunctions requiring urgent remedial action to maintain the safety of personnel, plant, and the vessel.
4.6 Actions in the event of multiple alarms and conflicting demands are taken in an order of priority designed to preserve vessel and plant safety.
Comments to:
Maritime Qualifications New Zealand Inc
Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON by January 1998.
Please Note: Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before they can offer programmes of education and training assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0054].
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