Assessor Resource
MARC053
Operate marine internal combustion engines and associated systems up to 1500 kW
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a marine internal combustion engine and associated systems less than 1500 kW according to technical specifications and safe operating limits.
It includes operating marine internal combustion engines and associated systems and completing operations.
This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:
Chief Engineer on vessels with inboard engines less than 1500 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
Second Engineer on vessels with inboard engines less than 3000 kW within the EEZ
Chief or Second Engineer on vessels with outboard engines with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ
assistant under the direct supervision of the Chief Engineer
worker in the engine room of a vessel less than 80 metres in length with propulsion power less than 3000 kW.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.
This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal, as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
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