Course Number: MME160
Course Title: Nautical Knowledge I

 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

General

In addition to meeting COM-FSM's Certificate of Achievement criteria, this course is targeted at students and mariners who wish to obtain a Certificate of Competency as Master Grade 6 in accordance with the South Pacific Maritime Code. This course covers part of the syllabus requirements as described in the code and on successful completion of this course the student or mariner will be able to safely operate a propulsion plant and other auxiliary equipment on a vessel not exceeding 250 kW propulsion power.

Specific

Students will be able to:

1. Describe the operating principles of marine diesel engines not exceeding 250kW, recognise major components and describe their function.
2. Start up, shut down and monitor the operation of marine diesel engines and recognise common defects.
3. Operate marine outboard engines, recognise common defects and carry out user maintenance
4. Operate and maintain a reverse/reduction gearbox and shafting.
5. Operate and maintain the vessel's hydraulic systems and steering gear.
6. Operate the bilge pumping and deck wash systems, recognise faults, and carry out regular maintenance.
7. Manage a low voltage DC battery system in accordance with safe electrical practice.
8. Operate and manage an AC generator, AC distribution system, and shore power connection in accordance with safe electrical practices.
9. Operate and maintain the fire fighting and safety equipment and conduct on board inspection to maintain their survey requirements.
10. Manage the engineering duties on board a vessel during docking operations.
11. Start up and shut down a small refrigeration plant, explain the basic operating principles and recognise basic operating faults.
12. Operate deck machinery in a safe manner and carry out regular user maintenance
13. Calculate the consumption of fuel and lubricating oil for a particular voyage