Engine Room Simulator (Management Level)

AIMS:

This course is designed to fulfil the requirements of Section A-I/12, paragraphs 6 and 7, of the STCW Convention, with a focus on engine room simulator training. The course ensures that participants develop and demonstrate competence in the operational, technical, and managerial aspects outlined in Tables A-III/2, through realistic simulation and comprehensive training modules.

OBJECTIVES:

• Manage Propulsion Machinery: Operate and maintain propulsion systems efficiently and safely.
• Plan Operations: Create effective schedules and workflows for engine room tasks.
• Ensure Machinery Safety: Monitor, assess, and maintain propulsion and auxiliary systems.
• Manage Fuel and Ballast: Oversee fuel, lubrication, and ballast operations per regulations.
• Operate Electrical Systems: Handle electrical and electronic control equipment effectively.
• Troubleshoot Systems: Identify and fix faults in electrical and control systems.
• Detect Malfunctions: Diagnose machinery issues and implement corrective actions.
• Team Management: Apply resource and teamwork principles for effective engine room operations.
• Simulation Training: Enhance safety and skills through realistic simulator exercises.

COURSE CONTENT:

1. Manage the operation of propulsion plant machinery
2. Plan and schedule operations
3. Operation, surveillance, performance assessment and maintaining the safety of the propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
4. Manage fuel, lubrication and ballast operations             
5. Manage the operation of electrical and electronic control equipment 
6. Manage the troubleshooting and restoration of electrical and electronic control equipment to operating condition 
7. Detect and identify the cause of machinery malfunctions and correct faults
8. Engine Room Resource and Team Management