Shipboard Operations (Engine) unit (JNE123)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit introduces students to the shipping industry and to the duties, ¿¿responsibilities, and lifestyle of a Marine Engineering Officer. The focus of this unit is ¿¿to develop a basic knowledge of vessel construction, operation of propulsion ¿machinery, and ¿auxiliary machinery systems. This knowledge is taught through theory ¿classes, and web-based ¿learning and may be enhanced through practical activities on ¿equipment like that ¿which they will encounter on-board ship. On completion of this unit, ¿students will have the ¿skills, knowledge, and attributes to undertake shipboard ¿operations relevant to a Trainee ¿Engineer/Officer as required by the STCW 2010 ¿Convention under the supervision of an ¿Engineer/Officer.¿

This unit meets the requirements for knowledge, understanding, and proficiency set ¿out by the current Maritime Training Package, the STCW 2010 (Manila ¿Amendments), and Table A-III/1 of the STCW Code.¿

Summary

Unit name	Shipboard Operations (Engine)
Unit code	JNE123
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Doctor Mohan Anantharaman
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

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Learning Outcomes

• ¿Outline the fundamental procedures, practices, and legislative requirements for ¿marine engineers with emphasis on investigating hazards and control methods ¿associated with the operation and maintenance of shipboard machinery and ¿equipment.¿
• ¿Describe the general arrangement by explaining the purpose and ¿construction of major structural components of selected commercial vessel ¿types (including propulsion plant layouts). ¿
• ¿Demonstrate the ability to understand the hazards associated with the electrical ¿¿systems onboard the ship and evaluate safe operating procedures.¿
• ¿Explain the system and operating principles of selected marine propulsion, ¿auxiliary systems and deck machinery with an emphasis on system ¿components.¿

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
031705	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,435.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Assessment	Assignment 1 (10%)|Midterm Test ¿ (30%)|Final Test (60%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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