BML Revision: Basic Engineering & Vessel's Machinery (Section 8)

Revision card 9 of 12 — Boatmaster's Licence, Tier 1 Level 1 Underpinning Knowledge, MSN 1853 Annex 9.

General Engineering Practice

• Safety regulations, machinery operating instructions and manufacturer's instructions
• Correct sequence and timing for machinery/auxiliary operations
• How to locate common faults and identify the actions required
• Emergency shut-down sequence, timing and hazards
• Measures to avoid marine pollution during engineering operations

Pumping & Associated Control Systems

• Safety regulations and maintenance schedules for pumping systems
• Routine bilge, ballast and operational pumping — equipment, possible problems
• Precautions to prevent marine pollution, anti-pollution procedures and equipment

Electrical Equipment

• Basic principles of alternators/generators and control systems
• Electrical systems, protection arrangements, circuits and circuit breakers
• Fault detection, isolating procedures and simple fault diagnosis

Quick Self-Check

• What's the correct sequence for an emergency machinery shut-down, and why does timing matter?
• Name two pollution-prevention measures specific to pumping operations.

Test yourself: Engineering Knowledge Checks.