Syllabus PPS level 1, watchkeeping practices (Slow speed diesel engines)

• Course Outline
• Detailed Syllabus
• Course Expectation
• Simulator Evaluation Criteria
• Officer Taking Over the Watch
• Process Flowchart PPS1

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4.1. COURSE OUTLINE

Note: ref TP 2293 Section 28.4; IMO Model Course, Engine Room Simulator, 2.07

4.2. Detailed Syllabus

4.3. Course Expectation

1. Upon completion the PPS Level 1 Course, the course participants will be able to perform Watchkeeping duties.
2. At the end of this course the participants will understand how to take over and handle an engine room watch and operate a power plant as if it is operated onboard a vessel.
3. The watch will be a minimum of one hour during that time; the Instructor will bring in malfunctions and change the machinery condition in order to keep the watchkeeper alert.
4. The Scenario might include various vessel operations such as: the vessel alongside under cargo operation, the vessel is berthing, leaving the dock or at sea
5. On completion of this course, the participants will know what is expected of a watchkeeper at sea, enabling him/her to be a valuable member of the engine room team.
6. Good Marine Engineering practises will be emphasised throughout the course, careful monitoring and operation of the ships’ machinery will be stressed.   Scenarios used in training runs will be as realistic as possible.

4.4. Simulator Evaluation Criteria

Plant Operation

The student must understand the operational procedures necessary for a ship’s power plant safe operation and in accordance with the STCW Convention & Code requirements.

The Engineer of the Watch (EOW) shall be knowledgeable of the following process and criteria:

1. General Procedures 
   1. Safe practices:  Ensure that the members of the engineering watch are fully capable of performing their duties effectively and apply safe work practices.
   2. Checklists: Understand and operate the propulsion- and auxiliary plant status, while using checklists.
   3. Maintaining the log: The state of completion of the engine room log shall reflect the work and changes that have been carried out.
2. Auxiliary units and systems start up and engage normal operation mode of:
   1. the seawater system
   2. the freshwater system
   3. the air compressed systems
   4. the lubrication oil system
   5. the fuel oil system
   6. the centrifuges
3. Diesel Generators: start up and engage normal operation mode of the diesel generators including proper synchronization and load sheering.
4. Steam boiler: start up and engage normal operation mode of the steam boiler and its sub systems.
5. Steam turbo generators start up and engage normal operation mode of the steam-driven generators including proper synchronization and load sharing
6. Steam cargo turbines: start up and engage normal operation mode of the steam cargo turbines.
7. Main propulsion: start up and engage normal operation mode of the main propulsion unit.  Demonstrate operational modes, such as:
   1. Bridge,
   2. Local and Emergency Control, and react properly to Emergency Run,
   3. Shut and Slow down of the main engine.
8. Attitude -The student shall be able to demonstrate:
   1. Confidence, including the ability to learn from past mistakes and accept constructive criticism
   2. Initiative, including the ability to identify problems and situations in advance and subsequently develops and implements solutions in a timely manner
   3. Flexibility, including the ability to react to unexpected changes; and
   4. Intensity (sense of urgency) including the ability to maintain control under stress and demonstrate an understanding of the degree of risk posed by various breakdowns or abnormal situations during navigation, ship handling and collision avoidance scenarios.
9. Safety
   1. Demonstrate correct assessment of risk of equipment malfunctions or breakdown based on available information, while taking into consideration ship safety and emergency procedures and changeover from remote/automatic to local control of affected systems
   2. Assess, plan and take necessary action to contain the effects of damage resulting from equipment breakdown, rupture, fire, or other causes. Inform the bridge in the event of fire and of any impending action in machinery spaces that may cause reduction in the ship’s speed, imminent steering failure, stoppage of the ship’s propulsion system or any alteration in the generation of electric power or similar threats to safety.
   3. Inform the Chief Engineer Officer
      1. When engine damage or a malfunction occurs this may endanger the safe operation of the vessel.
      2. In any emergency or in doubt as to what decision or measures to take.
      3. Explain and always take into account the possibilities of hazards and prioritize the safety of human lives, over the marine environment and over damage to cargo and vessel 

4.5. Officer Taking Over the Watch

The EOW shall be knowledgeable of the following process and criteria:

1. Watch Turnover Procedures
   1. Personnel: Ensure that the members of the engineering watch are capable of performing their duties effectively
   2. Machinery: Understand the propulsion- and auxiliary plant status including:
      1. The nature of all work being performed on machinery and systems, the personnel involved and potential hazards;
      2. The level, and where applicable, the condition of water or residues in bilges, ballast tanks, slop tanks, reserve tanks, fresh water tanks, sewage tanks and any special requirements for use or disposal of the contents thereof;
      3. The condition and level of fuel in the reserve tanks, settling tanks, day tanks and other fuel storage facilities;
      4. The conditions of operation of the main propulsion plant and auxiliary equipments in polar waters and various ice conditions
      5. The condition and mode of operation of centrifuges;
      6. Any special requirements relating to sanitary system disposals;
      7. Condition and mode of operation of the various main and auxiliary systems, including the electrical power distribution system;
      8. The condition of monitoring and control console equipment and which equipment that is manually operated.
      9. The condition and mode of operation of automatic boiler controls and other equipment related to the operation of steam boilers
      10. The reports of engine room ratings relating to their assigned duties
      11. The availability of fire-fighting appliances; and
      12. The state of completion of the engine room log
   3. Communications: Relevant communication passed and received from the bridge or other stations: e.g. bunkering, emergency stations including equipment status
   4. Operations: The standing orders and special orders of the Chief Engineer Officer relating to the operation of the ship’s systems and machinery
   5. Weather: Including any potentially adverse conditions resulting from bad weather, ice, or contaminated or shallow water
   6. The student shall demonstrate:
      1. basic knowledge of and ability to use all engine room equipment relevant to the type of ship being simulated
      2. effective working relationship with the engine room crew
      3. effective supervision of engine room personnel
      4. basic understanding of engineering principles
      5. Ability to select and utilize available information to keep the ship safe from danger by identifying possible hazardous situations or upcoming events and take the necessary precautions by:
         1. Assessing the effects (ship movements) of wind, tide, ice conditions and current on the ship’s propulsion machinery and auxiliary machinery, including presentation of valid solutions to maintain/regain safe operation
         2. Using available information from external sources and observations of equipment in the engine room and other areas together with information obtained from alarm and monitoring systems to plan and schedule maintenance and other unforeseen, but necessary, actions required to maintain a safe and efficient operation of the ship
         3. Meeting a scheduled arrival time and in this process demonstrating an appreciation of the importance of correct disposal of bilge, preparing for maneuvering, securing adequate reserve of power and steering gear equipment, taking into account fuel consumption considerations, and the requirement to achieve a pre-planned arrival
         4. Being able to make correct and timely reports to the Bridge Officer and Chief Engineer Officer and follow their instructions
         5. Recording and properly documenting all events, which have occurred during the watch, such as events related to main and auxiliary machinery, bunkering, oil transfer, waste or bilge disposal
         6. Being able to promptly execute all bridge orders and record any changes in direction or speed of the main propulsion units; and
         7. Supervising and using internal and external communications efficiently
   7. Handling (Managing)
      1. Take the actions necessary to contain the effects of damage resulting from equipment breakdown, fire, flooding, or other cause
      2. Communicate any emergency or abnormal situation to the bridge, Chief Engineer Officer and other persons according to ship procedures
      3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the main engine maneuvering characteristics
      4. Demonstrate the ability to positively supervise ratings on the engineering watch and direct them to inform of potentially hazardous conditions; and
      5. Demonstrate the ability to pay due attention to the ongoing maintenance and support of all machinery, their control apparatus, accommodation service systems and safety equipment
   8. Attitude The student shall demonstrate:
      1. Confidence, including the ability to learn from past mistakes and accept constructive criticism
      2. Initiative, including the ability to identify problems and situations in advance and subsequently develops and implements solutions in a timely manner
      3. Flexibility, including the ability to react to unexpected changes; and
      4. Intensity (sense of urgency) including the ability to maintain control under stress and demonstrate an understanding of the degree of risk posed by various breakdowns or abnormal situations during navigation, ship handling and collision avoidance scenarios.
   9. Safety:
      1. Demonstrate correct assessment of risk of equipment malfunctions or breakdown based on available information, while taking into consideration ship safety and emergency procedures and changeover from remote/automatic to local control of affected systems
      2. Assess, plan and take necessary action to contain the effects of damage resulting from equipment breakdown, rupture, fire, or other cause.
      3. Inform the bridge, in the event of fire and of any impending action in machinery spaces that may cause reduction in the ship’s speed, imminent steering failure, stoppage of the ship’s propulsion system or any alteration in the generation of electric power or similar threat to safety.
      4. Inform the Chief Engineer Officer and make recommendations to the Bridge Officer in the event of an engine damage or a malfunction occurs which may be such as to endanger the safe operation of the ship
      5. Inform the Chief Engineer Officer in the event of:
         1. any malfunction occurs, which is believed to cause damage or breakdown of propulsion machinery, auxiliary machinery or monitoring and governing systems; and
         2. in any doubt about what decision to make or measures to take to rectify a situation
      6. Demonstrate, the ability to assess an emergency situation and perform necessary emergency operation of propulsion machinery and auxiliary machinery
      7. Take into account the possibilities of hazards and prioritize the safety of human lives, over the marine environment and over damage to cargo and vessel. 

4.6. Process Flowchart PPS1