Engineering
SV Chief Engineer <3000 GT / <9000 kW
- Modules
- 4
- Lessons
- 8
- Questions
- 40
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Aligned to the published MCA syllabus. Official syllabus (GOV.UK). MSN 1904.
SV-CHIEF-3000-M1 · Advanced machinery and propulsion
2 lessons
SV-CHIEF-3000-M1-A Managing more complex propulsion, machinery and technical performance.
Practice in examiner ↗SV-CHIEF-3000-L1.1Complex propulsion and machinery managementLarger vessels carry more complex and higher-powered machinery, and the senior Chief manages it as a system rather than a set of parts. This lesson covers managing the plant at senior level.SV-CHIEF-3000-L1.2Technical management and condition monitoringSenior engineers manage the technical condition of the whole plant proactively, using condition monitoring to see inside the machinery. This lesson covers technical management and condition monitoring.
SV-CHIEF-3000-M2 · Systems, electrical and control
2 lessons
SV-CHIEF-3000-M2-A Management-level oversight of the vessel's systems, electrical plant and automation.
Practice in examiner ↗SV-CHIEF-3000-L2.1Auxiliary systems and pumping at management levelThe Chief manages all the vessel's auxiliary systems, setting the regimes that keep them reliable and compliant. This lesson covers those systems at senior level.SV-CHIEF-3000-L2.2Electrical plant, automation and controlLarger vessels have substantial electrical and automation systems, and the senior Chief manages them and their safety. This lesson covers the electrical plant, automation and control at management level.
SV-CHIEF-3000-M3 · Compliance, survey and management
2 lessons
SV-CHIEF-3000-M3-A Regulatory compliance, survey and certification, and leading the engineering department.
Practice in examiner ↗SV-CHIEF-3000-L3.1Regulatory compliance, survey and certificationThe Chief keeps the vessel technically compliant and in class, which on a larger vessel is a substantial management task. This lesson covers compliance, survey and certification at senior level.SV-CHIEF-3000-L3.2Leading the engineering departmentThe Chief leads the whole engineering department, and on a larger vessel this is a significant leadership and resource-management role. This lesson covers leading the department.
SV-CHIEF-3000-M4 · Safety and emergency command
2 lessons
SV-CHIEF-3000-M4-A Engine-room safety leadership and command of machinery-space emergencies at senior level.
Practice in examiner ↗SV-CHIEF-3000-L4.1Engine-room safety leadershipThe Chief owns engine-room safety and leads the safe-working culture, which on a larger vessel with a bigger team is a substantial responsibility. This lesson covers safety leadership in the machinery spaces.SV-CHIEF-3000-L4.2Command of machinery-space emergenciesThe Chief commands the engineering response to major emergencies, and on a larger vessel leads a bigger team through it. This lesson covers emergency command at senior level.