Operational Marine Engineering (General) unit (JNE241)

Introduction

This unit provides students with the basic theoretical knowledge and skills required ¿to contribute to the safer operation of the ship as a watchkeeping Engineer.¿ Students will be provided with an understanding of the construction, operating ¿principles and characteristics of the steam and motor ships power plant and the ¿associated auxiliary systems to enable the safe and efficient operation at the ¿Engineer Watchkeeper level. The unit will also provide the basis for the further study ¿required to achieve higher qualifications

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	Operational Marine Engineering (General)
Unit code	JNE241
Credit points	6.25
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Mr Stanoje Marriott
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

• ¿Explain and demonstrate the understanding of the functioning of the relevant ¿auxiliary systems and their safe operation and maintenance.¿
• ¿Describe the relevant systems and with the aid of sketches, describe the ¿operational and design features of the systems.¿
• ¿Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to comply with the requirements of the ¿maritime legislation pertaining to MARPOL, SOLAS, STCW and Load line ¿Conventions at a management level.¿
• ¿Apply knowledge gained to safely manage the operational maintenance ¿requirements of shipboard auxiliary equipment and machinery under both ¿normal and abnormal conditions.¿
• ¿Evaluate safe working practices in meeting the legislative requirements, ¿Codes of practice, permits to work and environmental concerns including life-¿saving apparatus and fire-fighting equipment and machinery.¿

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

JNE123

Teaching

Assessment	Assignment (20%)|Class Test (20%)|Final Exam (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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