Elements and Performance Criteria
- Follow instructions to monitor engine room machinery and equipment
- Unsafe conditions and hazards are rectified according to workplace procedures
- Effective communication is maintained with the officer in charge of the engineering watch about matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel
- Procedures for relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed
- Emergency situations are promptly reported to the officer in charge of the engineering watch
- Alarms are recognised and reported
- Respond to potential emergency situations
- Containment procedures are applied as required
- Appropriate safety procedures are followed, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is used according to workplace procedures
- Emergency is eliminated where possible or actions are taken to control the emergency
- Appropriate firefighting equipment is identified to carry out firefighting operations
- Unsafe conditions and potential hazards are recognised, and risk is assessed and reported to the officer in charge of the engineering watch according to workplace procedures