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Maintenance duties  

11.1 General

Duty or Tasks Performed Satisfactorily

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Demonstrated ability to select and use tools, both hand and machine, to carry out fabrication and repairs.

 

Demonstrated ability to locate and interpret relevant manuals in order to carry out repairs or modification.

 

Demonstrated ability to decommission, repair, test and place back in operation, equipment and systems in accordance with manuals and good practice.

 

Demonstrated ability to evaluate the need to effect repairs and take corrective action with or without assistance.

 

Demonstrated ability to carry out routine testing and maintenance on electrical components. Demonstrated ability to submit report of results.

 

Demonstrated ability to locate and use relevant manuals and interpret drawings, sketches and other instructions in the maintenance activities of the engine room.

 

Demonstrated ability to select and use special tools for work on machinery and equipment.

 

Demonstrated ability to isolate propulsion system and engage turning gear safely. Bridge permission is required before turning shaft(s).

 

 

11.2 Motor ^

Steam candidates are not required to fully complete this section. However, where certain tasks can be completed, candidates are encouraged to complete the applicable tasks. Chief engineers on steam vessels are encouraged to alter the tasks to suit the vessel.

Duty or Tasks Performed Satisfactorily

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Demonstrated ability to carry out a crankcase inspection and make a written report.

 

Demonstrated ability to take crankcase deflection readings and make a written report.

 

Demonstrated ability to check condition, wear and clearances, overhaul and test fuel injection valves.

 

Demonstrated ability to check condition, wear and clearances, overhaul and test air start valves.

 

Demonstrated ability to check condition, wear and clearances, overhaul and test cylinder relief valves.

 

Demonstrated ability to check condition, wear and clearances, overhaul and test inlet/exhaust valves.

 

Demonstrated ability to replace and/or overhaul pistons and piston rings including the checking and adjusting of clearances.

 

Demonstrated ability to replace and/or overhaul cylinder heads and associated components.

 

Demonstrated ability to replace and/or overhaul turbo chargers including the checking of clearances.

 

Demonstrated ability to check/replace top and bottom end bearings.

 

Demonstrated ability to check/replace main bearings including thrust bearings.

 

Demonstrated ability to check hold down bolts and chocks for tightness.

 

Demonstrated ability to check tie bolts and main fasteners.

 

 

11.3 Steam ^

Steam candidates are required to complete this section. Motor candidates are required to complete this section where the vessel has auxiliary boilers. Where there is no steam or hot water heating fitted to the vessel, motor candidates are not required to complete this section.

Duty or Tasks Performed Satisfactorily

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Demonstrated ability to take a boiler off line and out of service.

 

Demonstrated ability to blow down a boiler.

 

Demonstrated ability to open up a boiler for service.

 

Demonstrated ability to examine a boiler, reporting on its condition internally and externally.

 

Demonstrated ability to inspect water gauge fittings and check that passages, cocks and valves are clear.

 

Demonstrated ability to open up and inspect safety valves. Task is to be supervised by experienced engineer.

 

Demonstrated ability to inspect feed check valves for correct operation and overhaul if necessary. Task is to be supervised by experienced engineer.

 

 

11.4 Auxiliary machinery maintenance ^

Duty or Tasks Performed Satisfactorily

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Demonstrated ability to carry out routine maintenance on the anchor windlass.

 

Demonstrated ability to carry out routine maintenance on the cargo winches and cranes.

 

Demonstrated ability to carry out routine maintenance on the vessel’s mooring winches.

 

Demonstrated ability to carry out routine maintenance on the vessel’s survival craft/workboats and launching gear.

 

Demonstrated ability to carry out routine maintenance on the various cargo hatches and watertight doors.

 

Demonstrated ability to carry out routine maintenance on the steering gear. How is air purged from the hydraulic system?

 

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