Ship and Engine Resource Management unit (JNE234)

Introduction

Engine Resource Management (ERM) was introduced by the STCW 2010 Manila amendments, to address a long felt need in the marine engineering curriculum. Over the years the role of the operational engineer in the engine room has changed substantially. The advancement in technology has led to more reliable yet sophisticated equipment and plant in the engine room which subsequently resulted in reducing the number of engineer officers and crew. The new developments of material used in moving parts has increased the time between overhauls and made the role of marine engineer, more an operational one than repair and maintenance. Against this back drop, it is important how a marine engineer utilises their available resources to the maximum in daily operations and in emergency situations. This unit provides the operational engineer with management skills needed to harness and control the resources at hand to keep a watch safely and efficiently.

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	Ship and Engine Resource Management
Unit code	JNE234
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Mr Muhammed Iraz
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Describe and demonstrate: Principles of Engine Room Resource Management, including- a. Allocation, assignment and prioritisation of resources b. Effective communication c. Assertiveness and leadership d. Obtaining and maintaining situational awareness e. Team working skills
• Solve: a. common problems involving main and auxiliary machinery b. common problems involving electrical plant of the ship
• Manage: a. efficient running of the Main and auxiliary machinery. b. emergency situations arising during operation.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

JNE123

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	6×1 hour lectures, 4.5 hours practical weekly
Assessment	Group assignment on case study on an engine room incident/accident (20%)|Engine Room Simulator Test (80%)
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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